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Personal/Social
There are a variety of personal or social influences that can impact student learning. The School Counseling Office provides support, resources, and programming in a variety of areas related to personal and social development.
The school counseling office can provide brief counseling, which is solution-focused. Therefore, families are encouraged to seek outside resources when specialized or long-term support is necessary.
Participating with their peers in groups can also assist in skill development. Groups are run throughout the year on a variety of topics. Though not offered every year topics have included: Friendship, Decision-Making, Family Concerns, Anger Management, Study Skills, and Positive Self-Image. Groups typically meet weekly for 6-8 weeks.
1. Bullying
Fifth and sixth grade students, in classroom guidance, learn about bullying and how to prevent bullying. A video and discussion reinforce the information. Students discuss strategies to stop bullying and receive a useful handout. They review concepts and enhance their learning through an activity from Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction Bullying Prevention Curriculum.
Seventh and eighth grade students utilize the bully prevention program: Act Now! Bullying Stops With You. Act Now! addresses sexual harassment, physical, verbal, emotional, and cyber bullying through interactive role-playing, video segments, and engaging educational games. To learn about what is being taught visit www.bluekids.org/educators/el_pg_actnow.asp
A knowledge center on bullying prevention and action for kids, teens, and parents can be found at www.stopbullying.gov
2. T I P S (Topics to Increase Parenting Skills)
There are many online and in-person resources that talk about parenting skills and understanding the teenage brain. The following links provide a breadth and depth of information.
3. Grief
The loss of people close to us can be a challenging time. We encourage youth who are grieving to reach out to the Center for Grieving Children Director at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley (160 South Badger Ave., Appleton, WI 54914) via phone 920-750-5839 or e-mail ldamerow@bgclubfoxvalley.org. Information can be found online at: www.centerforgrievingchildrenfoxvalley.org
4. Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault Crisis Center provides 24-hour hotline, advocacy, and support for any one who has been sexually assaulted. To learn more visit www.sacc-foxcities.org
5. Self-Esteem
How students see themselves can impact their academic learning. The following site talks about how self-esteem impacts us and things we can do to increase our positive self-esteem.
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For any mental health crisis you can call the 2-1-1 hotline 24 hours a day.
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