What does the
Counseling
school counseling
program consist
of?
A Message to Bethesda Parents
An effective school
counseling program is
delivered using the
three C’s.
at Bethesda
Elementary
School
My role as the school counselor is to
offer help to all students.
The counsel-
ing program at Bethesda is designed to
Counseling:
I offer individual, small
group, and large group
guidance lessons.
Consultation:
I consulate with a variety of people such as,
parents/guardians,
teachers, administra-
support and compliment the efforts of
your child’s learning and
success.
I am a full time staff member who is
available to all students.
If you have
any questions about the program or if
there is anything I can do to help you
and/or your child, please do not hesitate
to contact me.
tion, and community
agencies on behalf of
student and school
needs.
Coordination:
I collaborate with others to coordinate services in order to deliver a comprehensive
counseling program.
Sincerely,
Jessica Nicholson
[email protected]
301-657-4979
Jessica Nicholson
Professional
School Counselor
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Mrs. Nicholson...
Why might I need to
see Mrs. Nicholson?
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works with students indi-
How do I get to talk
with Mrs. Nicholson
vidually to help them solve
when I need to?
difficult situations?
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I need help coping with
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getting along with others
eration, conflict resolution
I need help with problem
skills, decision making,
I need help adjusting to
want to see her.
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permission.
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making new
friends
My principal may suggest that
communication skills, etc.?
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I see her.
My parent(s) may
request it.
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My teacher may recommend me.
I’m having a
hard time
I can go to her office
with my teacher’s
works with students in the
classroom focusing on coop-
change
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I’m having a hard time
tion
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ment, divorce, etc.?
I would like to talk about
solving/conflict resolu-
tell my teacher I
study skills, anger manage-
family
I can fill out a referral slip or I can
as friendship, self-esteem,
school, with friends or
my feelings
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small groups on such topics
difficulties at home,
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works with students in
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Mrs. Nicholson may
send a note to invite
me.