Scholars may be referred for individual counseling with me for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to: behavior concerns, family changes, social needs, anxiety/worry, conflict resolution, etc. Some scholars may only meet with me once, while others may come for 6-12 weeks or more. I am also able to refer to outside counseling, when necessary.
Below is a brief outline of the goals and therapeutic strategies I utilize:
Goals
Therapeutic Strategies
Below is a brief outline of the goals and therapeutic strategies I utilize:
Goals
- Build a better understanding of emotions and emotional triggers
- Learn coping strategies to help regulate emotions
- Learn problem solving strategies to help manage patterned situations more effectively
- Develop a better awareness of others and other people’s perspectives and feelings
- Develop a warm and caring relationship with the counselor
Therapeutic Strategies
- Education: to help improve understanding of emotions and how they can be managed
- Education: build a wider array of coping and problem-solving strategies
- Using play, practice interaction and develop language skills while learning to express emotions and thoughts