Aoe « Hed | will be conducting individual and group counseling with students on an as-needed basis throughout the school year at FIREEIElementary. These sessions can last from 3 to 6 weeks, based on need. An assessment will be given to determine if your student needs further support. ‘The goal of individual and group counseling is to support your student on their academic journey at school. The student may be experiencing social, emctional, physical, or behavioral concerns that hinder their academic success. General goals for our meetings may include assessment and clarification of student behavior and feelings, improving interpersonal, coping, and communications skills, as well as strategies to thrive at school and at home Some general themes | deal with in school counseling are study skills, health development, self-esteem, bullying, divorce, grief and loss, attention, social skills, and friendship building skills just to name a few. ‘The counseling will be centered on what is most affecting your student in the present moment. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or want more information. You can reach me at kbateman@summit.k12.co.us or at 970-368-1143. Sincerely, Hosta Ys ( Palemar Kaitlin Walsh Bateman, School Psychologist Intern, E4S. in progress Supervised under Rebecca McNaughton, M.A., C.A.S. School Psychologist Parent Permission for School Counseling Please tircle YES or NO YES, 1 want my student, to participate in individual or -ounseling with Me Boteman, NO, Idonot want my student JL to participate in in group counseling with Ms. Bateman. dat —_—— Parent/Guardian Signature Heath Print Your Name and Student's Name Please return this form to your student's teacher. Thank you!