School Counselors
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- Introduction
- Welcome to Middle School
- Who are School Counselors?
- What's the purpose of a School Counselor?
- Foundation and Philosophy
- Our Mission Statement
- Beliefs
- Benefits for Students
- Benefits for Parents
- Benefits for Staff
- Confidentiality
- Intervention and Referral Services Committee
- Section 504
- Groups and Committees
- Helpful Links
- Youth Hotline
- Relaxation Apps for Anxiety
- Perform Care
- Department of Children and Families Abuse Hotline
- Internet and Social Media Safety
- Anxiety Information and Links
- Mindfulness
- SEL Resources for Teachers
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for Students
- Resource for gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender youth
- Bergen County Mental Health and Community Support Resources for Families
- George G. White School
- Benefits for Students
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How can the school counseling program help students?
*Increase number of students able to participate in the guidance process*Increase opportunities for consistent counseling services throughout the school year*Increase opportunities for counselor-student interaction*Improve classroom performance*Increase knowledge of the changing world*Increase knowledge of self and others*Develop decision-making skills*Promote knowledge and assistance in career exploration and development*Increase leadership skills and opportunities to become leaders in and out of school*Increase effective communication skills and problem-solving strategies*Improve conflict/resolution skills*Promote accountability and responsibility*Empower youth to utilize other resources*Encourage a positive self-concept