 | Our school counselor is involved in the classroom, on the playground, through parenting workshops, and with individual families by appointment.
The All Saints' Episcopal Day School counseling office has developed and maintains a comprehensive guidance and emotional intelligence curriculum to assist faculty and parents in identifying the social and emotional needs of students and to support students in effecting personal growth. The counselor attends both divisional and grade-level meetings to remain well-versed on student needs and concerns. Professional development training is provided for faculty and staff in order to teach practical skills for relationship building with students, to enhance classroom management, and to explore important lessons that can be taught students based on natural consequences for the choices they make.
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Lower School OverviewThe counselor spends time every week in each kindergarten through grade four classroom teaching the Life Skills program, a program that emphasizes empathy training, conflict resolution, problem solving, and anger management. Through discussion and role playing, students learn valuable tools to help with social and emotional development. The counselor also works with lower school children on identifying and discussing what it takes to be a friend and how to “read” social cues and understand what others are feeling. Artwork, games, and activities are used to achieve these skills. |
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Lower School Life Skills ProgramLife Skills Program
The Life Skills Curriculum for Lower School teaches students the skills necessary for healthy social and emotional development. Students will have opportunities both to learn and to apply skills necessary for identifying everyday challenges and to practice strategies to help them make responsible decisions in a safe and supportive environment. The Curriculum will cover issues involving:
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Emotional Literacy and Empathy Training.
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Anger Management.
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Stress Management.
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Conflict Resolution.
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Joining a Group and Making New Friends.
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Internet Safety.
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Responsibility Project – Doing the Right Thing.
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Promoting Behaviors which Prevent Bullying and Harassment.
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Character Traits.
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Behaviors that Support The All Saints’ Way.
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| Middle School Overview For each grade level of middle school, the counselor teaches Life Skills twice a week for four weeks as part of the religion/life skills class. Speakers are brought in several times a year to talk about issues unique to adolescents. For parents, there are six-week “Parenting with Love and Logic” workshops. A goal of the “Love and Logic” sessions is to reduce stress in the parent-child relationship while, at the same time, allowing the parents to continue to instill the values their children will need as young adults moving on to high school. These workshops are also available to lower school parents with the discussion groups focusing on the developmental needs and concerns of the younger child. |
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Middle School Life Skills ProgramThe Life Skills Curriculum and Overarching Philosophy for Middle School teaches students the skills necessary for healthy adolescent development. Students will have opportunities both to learn and to apply skills necessary for identifying everyday challenges and to practice strategies to help them make responsible decisions in a safe and supportive environment. The curriculum will cover issues involving:
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| Counseling Referrals Referrals are made through the division heads, teachers, parents, or students may self-refer. As per the guidelines of the American Counseling Association, all conversations are confidential, unless the counselor determines that there is possible chance of harm to self or others. |
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| Outside Referrals The counselor is responsible for referrals to outside community mental health professionals and other community resources. A list of community mental health professionals is updated on a regular basis. |
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Suggested Reading for Parents“The Blessings of a Skinned Knee” Wendy Mogel, Ph.D. ISBN# 0142196002
Dr. Mogel uses Jewish teachings to help raise self-reliant children.
“Queen Bee Moms and Kingpin Dads” Rosalind Wiseman ISBN# 1400083001
Ms. Wiseman talks about dealing with parents, teachers, coaches, and counselors who can make or break your child’s future.
“The Price of Privilege” Madeline Levine ISBN# 0060595841
Increases in material wealth do not translate into emotional health; on the contrary, they can translate into several disadvantages. How to help children take responsibility, control impulses, and be thoughtful. |
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Safeguarding God's ChildrenAnyone volunteering in any capacity is required to take Safeguarding God's Children, a child abuse awareness and prevention class required at all Episcopal Schools in the United States. The class takes approximately three hours and is good for five years.
2010-2011 Schedule:
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Wednesday, September 1 - 4 to 7 p.m.
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Saturday, September 25 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Wednesday, January 12 - 4 to 7 p.m.
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Saturday, May 14 - 9 a.m. to 112 p.m.
All classes are held in St. Barbara I and II. |
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Parenting with Love & Logic
Six-week parent education classes will be offered each semester, available to all parents.
2010-2011 Schedule: Session 1 - Thursdays - 8 to 10 a.m., October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 11 & 18 Session 2 - Thursdays - 8 to 10 a.m., February 17, 24 and March 3, 10, 17 and 24 All classes are held in St. Barbara I and II. |
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