Counselor's Corner

    Counseling Website during Distance Learning 

    Mrs. Maureen Enstrom, Counselor

    Mrs. Maureen Enstrom, Counselor

    What Does a Counselor Do?

    • Talks to students individually or in groups
    • Visits classrooms and participates in classroom activities
    • Helps identify needs of students
    • Helps students learn how to get along together
    • Promotes PACE (learn more at the PBIS page)
    • Works together with teachers and parents to help students
    • Coordinates efforts with other school specialists

    From Whom Does the Counselor Get Help?

    • Teachers and parents
    • Principals
    • Pupil personnel workers
    • Doctors, psychologists and other health professionals

    A Counselor Is...

    • A certified, trained, caring person
    • A resource person, a coordinator, a counsultant, and a group leader
    • A person who helps people understand children
    • A person who helps children understand themsevles

    Where Can You See the Counselor?

    • In the counselor's office
    • In the classroom
    • In the cafeteria
    • In the hallway
    • Outside the school

    How Can a Student See the Counselor?

    • Self referral
    • Parent referral
    • Teacher or principal referral
    • Friend referral
    • Drop in

    A Counselor Counsels Students Individually and in Groups to...

    • Help students develop self understanding and self awareness
    • Help students increase self-confidence and self-esteem
    • Help students recognize and use their capabilities
    • Give students a chance to talk about education and social concerns
    • Help students recognize, understand and work through learning differences
    • Help students adjust to their school and home environments
    • Help students in the decision making process

    How Does a Counselor Know About Current Ideas In Counseling?

    • In service training sessions
    • Workshops and seminars
    • Conventions and conferences
    • Regular counselor meetings
    • Continuing education classes
    • County, state, and national meetings

    A Counselor's Job Requires These Qualifications

    • Graduate degree in counseling from an approved college program
    • Maryland state certification
    • A caring, sensitive personality
    • A love of children