Group
Counseling
We do offer group counseling at Toll Gate Elementary School. A variety of things occur in groups. One of the first things is the understanding that each student in the group realizes they are not the only one going through a particular situation. They become close and loyal and notice who is missing or absent at each meeting. Group counseling happens at lunch so there isn't any instructional time lost. Please note that if a group doesn't have enough students signed up we may not meet. I want them to have fun while learning new skills. If you are interested in having your child be in group counseling please feel free to print and complete the form below and send it in to your child's teacher.
Below are some Group Descriptions - I call them "Fun Lunches"
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS - This group will focus on the skills necessary to interact positively in a social setting (sharing, cooperation, problem-solving strategies, listening, asking for help, joining in, apologizing, giving/accepting compliments, and sportsmanship are a few examples)
FAMILY CHANGES - This group will include discussions for those children experiencing the many different family changes that exist in our world today. These include divorce, separation, stepfamilies, adoption, foster care, or possibly those from a military family. The group would focus on sharing, identifying and accepting feelings about their experiences with the changes. The students will interact and offer support to one another.
GRIEF/LOSS - This group is meant to help children cope in a healthy, knowledgeable way with the death/loss of a loved one. Children will learn about the stages of grief and will examine ways to both give
and receive support from others.
VOLCANO CLIMBERS - This group will focus on identifying anger as a normal emotion experienced by everyone and identifying the kinds of situations that provoke anger in one’s self. Sometimes anger can act has a volcano and erupt, while hurting others around us. Children will also learn and practice coping strategies for managing their anger, thereby keeping their anger volcano under control.
WORRY WARRIORS - Need help figuring out how to overcome those butterflies in your stomach? Well this is the group for you!!! Worry Warriors is for those students who need to learn strategies to help handle stress and anxiety.
Download and complete the form below and return it to your child's teacher. Thank you.