What does a middle school counselor do?
Middle school is an exciting yet challenging time for students, their parents, and teachers. Middle school students face unique and diverse personal and developmental challenges that have an impact on academic achievement. On top of facing these challenges of middle school, we are also adding in the challenges of our new post COVID world. There is a lot going on for all of us! I am here to help your student through these challenges.
As a middle school counselor, I collaborate with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the community to strengthen learning. I can help provide:
Academic skills support including organizational, study, and test-taking skills
Career awareness, exploration, and planning
Goal setting
Education in understanding strengths and weaknesses of self and others
Coping strategies including dealing with failure and success
Developing communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Building and maintaining positive relationships with peers and adults
Conflict resolution and peer mediation
Adjusting to change and transitions
Mindfulness strategies
Responsive Services including counseling and referrals to meet immediate needs of students
Individual and small group counseling
Individual/family/school crisis intervention
If you have any questions or to schedule an appointment, feel free to contact me!
bethany.hambleton@swcsd.us or (614)801-3500