Counselor’s Corner

I am honored to be the school counselor here at Tarbiyah Academy. As a school counselor, my responsibility is to promote academic, social, personal, and emotional development of all students. I meet with small groups, individual students, and conduct whole group lessons throughout the year. I work closely with teachers, staff, and families to help understand and meet the needs of our school community. Below are some of the services that are offered.

• Small group counseling sessions focusing on the needs of the students
• Individual meetings to help students adjust to school or help with personal issues on an as needed basis?
• Guidance lessons focusing on topics such as personal/social skills, bullying prevention, and academic development
• Supporting skills development, friendships, conflict resolution, anti-bullying initiatives, and restorative justice practices
• Referral assistance to other programs and services in the community if needed?

An important part of the counseling program focuses on Social Emotional Learning (SEL), which is a process where both children, youth, and adults can increase their ability to understand and manage emotions, work towards positive goals, demonstrate empathy, and make good decisions.?

CASEL, is a school wide guide that can help you become more familiar with SEL practices.