A note from Jill Everett:
It has been a great few months since I started as the K-2 School Counselor at Flynn School. I have enjoyed working with students K-2 and getting to know the whole K-5 Community as a whole. Please see below for some updates for classes and how the school counseling program works.
K-2 Wellness Class
I am currently teaching Wellness Class year round and on a rotation basis for Grades 1 and 2 while Emily is on leave. These past few weeks I have been engaging in learning with the kindergarten and first grade students talking about emotion management skills and regulation skills. We have read a few SEL books and completed activities on mindfulness, patience and coping skills. Please click the following link to learn about what we have been talking about in class: calm down strategies and an activity on managing worries.
Here’s a short list of some of the books we have been reading this year in Wellness Class.
Services, FAQ’s, and More…
What is a “Lunch Bunch”?
A lunch bunch is when a student(s) can stop by to have lunch with their school counselor. The frequency of lunch bunches can vary and there is not a formal referral process (most often students seek us out and ask for a lunch bunch to switch up their lunch routine!). If students need more regular and structured support, a teacher or school counselor may reach out to you to explore helpful options.
Can my student just stop by a counselor’s office to check in?
Absolutely! Students can stop by without a referral to check in to see the school counselor. If we are not in our office, students are encouraged to leave a note (or have a teacher reach out) and we will check in with them as soon as possible. If we think it would be beneficial to meet with students on a regular basis, we would check in with you at home first to discuss what this may look like and gain your consent to provide ongoing, regular support.
What is a “social cognition” group?
A social cognition group is designed through a referral process (most often initiated by teachers and caregivers) and consists of a small group of students. The focus of the group is to learn various skills such as communication, friendship, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and so much more! Groups usually run once a week for about 6 weeks. Caregiver consent is required.
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