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Counseling

Welcome to Cougar Elementary School! Have a question or concern? Contact us!

Mrs. Brie Griffin, Ms.Ed

Serving grades - TBD

[email protected]

703.392.1317 ext. 12202

Ms. Michaela Bates, Ms.Ed

Serving grades - TBD

[email protected]

703.392.1317 ext. 12206

Mrs. Deanna Robinson, LPSC

Serving both Cougar and Manassas Park Elementary School students

CES TBD, MPES TBD

CES Main Office: 703.392.1317

MPES Main Office: 703-368-2032

Elementary School Counselors implement the school counseling program by providing:

School Counseling Curriculum

Academic Support, including organizational, study and test-taking skills
Goal setting and decision-making
Career awareness, exploration and planning
Education understanding self and others
Peer relationships, coping strategies and effective social skills
Communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution
Developing self-esteem and self-concept

Academic Planning

Goal Setting
Understanding of self
Learning styles
Strengths and weaknesses
Transition plans

Responsive Services

Individual &Small Group Counseling
Individual/family/school crisis interventions
Conflict resolution
Consultation and Collaboration
Referrals

Students, we are 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 to make decisions
Managing your feelings and emotions (stress, worry, anger, frustration and etc.)
Dealing with peer pressure and bullying

Parents, we are available to assist and provide you with:

Exploring ways to help your child succeed
Improving parent-child communications
Referrals for community resources
Understanding the developmental changes of childhood
Supplying additional reference materials
Assisting with information to help understand your child’s needs
Connecting the home and school environment
Academic planning

Services school counselors provide:

Classroom Counseling Connection lessons
Small group counseling (grief, divorce, social skills, study skills, etc.)
Short term individual counseling
Community resource referrals
Conflict resolution
At-risk student identification and implementation to enhance student success

Classroom Connection Lessons are provided by a counselor on a monthly basis and and topics are determined based on grade level needs.

Examples of previous lessons provided include:

Introduction to the School Counselor
The importance of personal space
How to handle uncomfortable feelings: sadness, anger, fear etc.
Big problems versus small problems
Peaceful problem solving using Kelso's Choices
Using "I" Messages to talk it out
and more!

Cougar Elementary School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district's activities and programs. Cougar Elementary School also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.