Summit Hall Elementary School

Counseling and Psychological Services

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Kids First Alliance Coach and School Psychologist - Michelle Palmer
Guidance Counselor - Christie Meuer

Introduction:

My name is Christie Meuer, and I am the counselor at Summit Hall Elementary School. I received my Bachelors in Psychology from Dickinson College and my Masters in School Counseling from the University of Maryland. I am very excited to start the 2011/2012 school year and work with all the wonderful students, staff and families of Summit Hall.

While at Summit Hall your child could see me individually, in a small group, or in the classroom during a guidance lesson. If you need to talk to me, I can be reached at (301) 840-7127 or you can email me at Christie_M_Meuer@mcpsmd.org. Please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Services Provided:

As the Counselor, I have the privileged to work with every single student in the school. I plan on working with students at the classroom level, small group level, as well as at the short-term individual counseling level.

Classroom Guidance Lessons:

These lessons will be presented in the classroom for students in grades K-5. Lessons will teach developmentally appropriate, preventative lessons to all children.

The six pillars of character from the Character Counts Program is also a vital part of the framework for the counseling program. It will help students focus on virtues needed to treat themselves, others, and their world with respect. There are 6 pillars of Character that we practice: Respect, Citizenship, Caring, Fairness, Responsibility and Trustworthiness. Each month we focus on a different pillar.

Group Counseling:

Group counseling is provided for small groups of students experiencing similar concerns. These may include making and keeping friends, anger management, coping with separation/divorce and or loss, getting organized/study skills and/or improving self-esteem. The groups generally range from 4 to 6 students and last for 6 to 8 sessions. The students for groups can be recommended by parents/guardians or by staff members. Permission slips must be signed by parents for students to participate in groups.

Individual Counseling:

One-on-one counseling support is available to all students in grades pre K to 5. Students may self-refer or be referred to the counselors by teachers/staff and/or parents. Confidentiality is respected.

Consultations:

I am available to have meetings with teachers, administrators and/or parents to discuss the needs of individual students.

I am here for all students and want to ensure that your child has a productive and positive school year. If I can support your child in anyway, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I can be reached at (301) 840-7127.

**Confidentiality**

Please note that all information discussed is confidential between me and your child unless they are planning on hurting themselves, hurting someone else or someone is hurting them.

Techniques Used

Debug:

1. Decide to Ignore

2. Exit- walk away

3. Be Friendly- Use friendly words.

*Use I messages....

"I feel ______ when you________.

I would like you to ____________."

4. Use Firm Words

"I am really ______. Stop it right now!!"

5. Get Adult Help.

I-Message

I-messages help us to express our feelings and solve problems in a peaceful way.