{"id":25,"date":"2021-04-09T15:37:26","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T22:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/central-studentservices\/?page_id=25"},"modified":"2022-10-31T10:22:45","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T17:22:45","slug":"counselling-department-members","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/central-studentservices\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Services"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is a School Counsellor?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Certified Teachers who have specialized training in Counselling Psychology, focused in the areas of individual and group counselling, adolescent development and mental health issues.<\/p>\n

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Burnaby Central Counsellors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
A \u2013 How<\/strong><\/td>\nRosa Westinghouse<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hoy-Mam\/ Indigenous students<\/strong><\/td>\nBecky Lawrence\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Man-Tp<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0Rhiannon Jones<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tr-Z\/International students<\/strong><\/td>\nDavid Katsionis<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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What does a Secondary School Counsellor Do?<\/strong><\/p>\n

School counsellors provide a confidential safe non-judgmental environment where a therapeutic relationship can be formed to facilitate emotional healing, empowerment toward positive change, development of coping strategies, and awareness of developmental issues. Academic and career counselling is also an integral role of the school counsellor, this includes reviewing graduation and post-secondary requirements in addition to consulting with teachers, administrative staff and other professionals to best support student needs.<\/p>\n

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School Counsellors can help students with Life Issues such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Stress management, decision making and problem solving<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Resolving problems arising from difficulties related to class and\/or school routines<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Self-harm\/Suicide Ideation<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Interpersonal issues<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Grief and Loss<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Self-esteem<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Assertiveness and Conflict Resolution\/Mediation<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Sexual Identity<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Internet safety<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Bullying and Peer Pressure<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Family Relationships<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Substance Use<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Developing effective communication skills<\/p>\n

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Academic & Career Counselling:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Providing information on graduation requirements<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Course planning leading to graduation & post-secondary education<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Understand school curriculum, courses and services<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Monitoring student progress through interim reports<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Understanding educational strengths, challenges and needs of students<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Assist with alternative educational courses\/program placements<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Arranging assistance for students experiencing academic difficulties.<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0Provide scholarship information and applications<\/p>\n

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How can I contact my school counsellor?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Students can drop by their counsellor\u2019s office to talk. If the counsellor is not available, students are able to use the sign-up sheet on the office door and the counsellor will locate them. If it\u2019s an emergency, contact any counsellor in the office for help.<\/li>\n
  • Parents can phone or email their son or daughter\u2019s counsellor to make an appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    *Counsellors liaise with Teachers, Administrative Staff and other professionals to best support students in school.*<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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