BACK TO SCHOOL 2024 - SETTING YOUR CHILD UP FOR SUCCESS

On Friday, August 23rd, the school counselors, Ms.Isabel Hernandez and Ms.Elis Rimeris from Pediatric Psychology Associates, held a parent workshop. They presented their role as EFAM counselors and gave parents helpful tips on how to get the students set up for success this school year.

role of the school counselors

  • Provide behavior management strategies for the classroom

  • Listen and provide support to students 

  • Teach students emotion management and conflict resolution strategies 

  • Mediate social conflict 

  • Facilitate social and emotional learning

  • Provide psychoeducation to parents and teachers

  • Assess and advocate for student needs, providing recommendations and referrals

  • Implementing anti bullying program  

  • Assist in dealing with a crisis

 

Here are some coping strategies Ms.Hernandez and Ms.Rimeris shared with us.

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