Guidance -- Schnitzius

• Model Christian behavior and healthy communication.
• Teach students (and teachers when necessary) to be empathetic to others' feelings.
• Help the students to recognize the consequences of their choices by using examples and real life experiences.
• Teach the students about feelings, safety, communication styles, careers, and drug awareness.
• Help the students to recognize how their actions and words affect others.
• Guide the students through the process of self-reflection, to help them become aware of their strengths and weaknesses, and then to set goals to improve their weaknesses.
• Give the students tools to use throughout their lives, especially in regards to cognition, behavior, emotions, and relationships.
• Assist the parents in working with thier children.
• Work with teachers to best help their students, especially those who may have special needs.
• Continue to work on my own weaknesses and increase my faith.
• Allow the Lord to work through me every day.

As the school counselor, I go into each class, K-8 once a month.  My class activities cover a variety of topics including, but not limited to:

• Following Directions
• Safety
• Friendship
• Kindness
• Social Skills
• Communication
• Bullying
• Emotions
• Careers

In addition to working with the students in the classroom, I also provide individual and small group counseling for issues such as;

• Divorce
• Anxiety
• Social skills improvement
• Study/organizational skills
• Loss and grief
• Anger Management
• Any other issues affecting academics