Author: Scott

Counseling
Services
Provided

Individual Counseling
Small Group Counseling
Classroom Guidance Lessons
Crisis Intervention
Consultation with Parents and Teachers
Coordination with outside agencies and therapists
Referrals for community services

Issues Commonly Addressed

Conflict Resolution
Managing Feelings
Personal Space
Friendship Skills
Anger Management
Anxiety

Why do kids need school counseling?

Children learn best when they feel good about themselves and their relationships with others.
Children who understand their feelings are better able to control their behavior.
Children are capable of making responsible choices.
Schools, parents, and communities that communicate and collaborate provide the most effective support to children.
Attitudes formed during elementary school shape future attitudes towards learning, self, and society.

Pauline Central
Elementary

Elementary School
Counseling Program

Mrs. Wartman

Contact Information
Phone #:
785-339-4700
E-mail:
wartmchr@usd437.net

STUDENTS

PARENTS

PARENTS

FAQ

Students, I am here to help you with:

Working out friendship problems
Setting Goals
Working well with others
Feeling good about yourself
Adjusting to a new school
Learning how to make decisions
Managing your feelings (worry, anger, sadness, etc.)
Dealing with peer pressure and bullying

Parents, I am available to assist and provide you with:

Exploring ways to help your child succeed
Improving parent-child communications
Informing you about community
resources
Understanding the developmental changes of childhood
Supplying reference materials

How do children get to see the counselor?
Children may come to me in a variety of ways. Usually it’s by recommendations of the classroom teacher and/or parents. Often, children will approach me themselves and ask if they can see me. I have forms on my door and in their classroom which students may fill out to request to see me if they are having a problem. They may also ask their teacher or someone in the office if they can see me or to give me a message.

What exactly does a school counselor do?
As a school counselor my services are available to ALL students, not just those with an emotional disability or in a crisis. It is my job to make sure that students are happy and doing their best at school. This is a tall order since so many factors go into kids doing well—their ability to focus and pay attention, their relationships with peers and teachers, how well they can manage their feelings and impulses, and their lives outside of school. I can address these issues using individual or small group counseling, as well as classroom guidance lessons.