South Mesa Elementary School
Group Counseling
Many students face issues and concerns that effect their academic achievement. It is with this in mind that a variety of group guidance sessions are offered. With parent permission, students meet once per week with the Counselor in a counseling group of other students. Current groups include:
- K.I.D.S. Club - (Kids in Divorce Situations)
- I Can Do It - For students who may not feel valued for who they are. Designed to Motivate the unmotivated, learn how to handle teasing, and how to deal with bullies.
- Easy Does It - Learn how to deal with anger and avoid situations that may trigger it. Learn to handle teasing and impulsive actions. These students are often the bullies.
- Helping Children Cope with Loss - For student who have recently experienced a death in their family and for those who are dealing with a long term illness. Students will build a memory book.
- Organizers - A group designed to teach organizational and study skills. Designed to help students who fail to complete their work and/or do poorly on tests.
