Counseling

Jefferson Elementary Counseling Department

Mrs. Shirley Taylor, MS, LCPC
staylor@eldoradoschools.org

Assistant Counselor, Jet

Changing Families Group
As part of our developmental guidance program second grade students may participate in Changing Families Groups with parent permission. The groups are for children experiencing divorce in their families or adjustments within a stepfamily. Groups are held during the school day and are scheduled to minimize time from academics. If you are interested in your child participating in a Changing Families Group or have questions, please contact me.

Elementary counselors are unique positions in our schools that provide a variety of specialized services to the students and their families. An elementary school counselor supports each child's personal, social, and educational development through:

Guidance Lessons- The counselor visits each classroom to teach lessons. Topics might include dealing with bullying behavior, identifying basic feelings, I messages, conflict resolution, personal safety, or getting along with others.

Individual Counseling- The counselor visits with students about specific concerns, inviting them to explore choices and arrive a responsible solutions consistent with personal and family beliefs.

Group Counseling and Social Skills Groups- The counselor works with groups of students over a limited period of time. Group counseling provides students with the opportunity to explore common concerns, gain skills in problem solving, goal setting, and lend support to each other.

Community Referrals- The counselor has knowledge of many of the community resources available to families and can help in the referral process.

Resources- The counselor has a professional library which includes books, videos, and games dealing with a variety of childhood issues. These resources are available for check out to parents and students.

Counselor's Schedule:
Mondays and Thursdays-Lincoln
Tuesdays and Fridays- Jefferson
Wednesdays-Lincoln and Jefferson