Counselor's Corner

What is the Purpose of Individual/Group Counseling and Classroom Guidance? - To help students develop self-understanding and self-awareness - To encourage students to recognize and make the best use of their abilities - To provide opportunities for students to experience success - To help students build self-confidence - To help students adapt to school and social situations -To help students with the decision-making/problem-solving process - To encourage students to recognize, understand, and work through learning differences - To support students with educational and personal/social concerns

Leslie McDougald Phone 281-863-4055 email-lmcdougald@conroeisd.net

What Does a School Counselor Do? - Works with individuals and groups - Encourages better student relationships - Supports students' academic progress - Promotes positive attitudes and choices - Maintains confidences - Aids teachers and parents in helping students - Lends support to school, career, and personal plans - Assists people in making use of community resources School Counselors Assist Students in the Development of: - One's motivation to achieve - Self-confidence - Goal setting - Appropriate behavior skills - Anti- victimization - Coping skills - Communication skills - Decision making/problem-solving skills - Study skills

How Does a Student See the Counselor? - Self-referral - Parent referral - Administrative referral - Teacher referral

A school counselor is there to listen. As the counselor at Houser Elementary, I work in partnership with students, parents, teachers, and the community to help students have a successful and positive school experience.