Personal-Social
School counselors provide counseling sessions in individual and small-group setting to help students overcome issues impeding achievement or success, including difficulties dealing with relationships, personal concerns, or normal developmental tasks. Counseling is planned, goal-focused, and it is short-term in nature. School Counselors do not provide therapy or long-term counseling in schools to address psychological disorders.
Available supports:
- Help students navigate through friendship changes
- Encourage and support student advocacy with teachers
- Provide individual interventions for personal challenges with family or private life (divorce, grief, health, self-esteem, etc.)
- Crisis Interventions (anxiety, behavior management, risk assessments)
- Group Interventions (counseling, conflict mediation, substance abuse information)
- Act as a student support liaison and case carrier for students with Section 504 Accommodation Plans
- Promote school-wide kindness through the "No Place For Hate" movement
- Organize field trips to promote social and cultural growth
- Collaborate with stakeholders and initiate referrals to community resources
There are many resources at Rancho to support students and families.
- Contact your students' Counselor
- Mental Health Specialist supports families with consultation, short-term counseling, crisis counseling/intervention, resource linkage for families.
- Irvine Family Resource Center
School Counselors support the mental and emotional well-being of all students. Additional information will be shared with students through Canvas, but try the following suggestions to get started on creating your wellness:
Personal Wellness
- Do something relaxing
- Be creative
- Talk to someone you trust
- Start a personal hobby
- Write a list of what you're thankful for
Physical Wellness
- Get enough sleep
- Eat nutritious food and drink water
- Exercise or participate in sports
- Take care of yourself as hygiene is important
Social Wellness
- Join a club
- Connect with family/friends
- Volunteer