Small Group Counseling
The
purpose of small group counseling is to complement and enhance student
learning by improving their perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors.
Small group counseling provides a safe setting where children, along
with their peers, can increase their self awareness and improve their
cooperation and communication skills. During the group process children
learn from one other, giving them the skills necessary to adapt to
life's changes. Every child
can benefit from participating in a small group. Students may become
involved in a small group through parent request, teacher or counselor
suggestion, or by the students themselves.
Students are
required parental permission to participate in all small groups.
Letters describing the group process, along with a permission slip, are
sent to parents. Students must return the permission form before they
can participate.