Fairfield Area Elementary School

School counseling is designed to assist students with minor emotional concerns which may affect their academics.  In addition, the program is set up to help students realize and achieve personal/social, academic, and career-related goals.  A proactive, preventative approach to counseling is stressed; however, counseling is also provided during and after crises.  Referral sources for longer-term counseling are available upon request.

Classroom guidance lessons are taught to elementary school students in grades K-4.  Information can be presented to students in the following areas:

• self-examination, including feelings, interests, and strengths,
• decision-making,
• assertiveness,
• communication skills, 
• acceptance, 
• conflict management,
• career exploration, and
• study skills.

Group counseling is available to elementary school students, only with parental permission. 
 
Topics of groups include:

• dealing with anxious feelings,
• managing anger,
• creating positive peer relations,
• dealing with changes in family dynamics, and
• working through grief or loss. 

With -

• Parents/Guardians
• Teachers/Staff
• Administration
• Social Services

 
For more information on how a school counselor can help children, please check out this link from the School of Education at The College of William & Mary.