http://teachers.esu7.org/wpeterse/ en-us Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:15:08 GMT Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:15:08 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss UserLand Frontier v9.0 http://teachers.esu7.org/wpeterse/2002/10/10 <font size=4><CENTER><b><H4>Mrs. Petersen's Schedule<b> <H4> </font > 27edf366cc8080d9820c29db789091b3 Wendi Petersen http://teachers.esu7.org/wpeterse/2002/10/10 Monday <b>Emerson</b> c25adb1e9ea7f2cb34ea60d2784043a1 Wendi Petersen http://teachers.esu7.org/wpeterse/2002/10/10 Tuesday (AM) <b> Lost Creek </b> 6e3f491b247871a4aa68cf4aa097c4df Wendi Petersen http://teachers.esu7.org/wpeterse/2002/10/10 (PM) <b>North Park</b> d5b4ad595f0fb58d65802fb90ca2c580 Wendi Petersen http://teachers.esu7.org/wpeterse/2002/10/10 Wednesday <b>Emerson</b> 4a13db0c7e6d8ebe49306fd108e0b7ab Wendi Petersen http://teachers.esu7.org/wpeterse/2002/10/10 Thursday <b>Lost Creek</b> b359cd0ada6098dff0d0a9070cd74ad0 Wendi Petersen http://teachers.esu7.org/wpeterse/2002/10/10 Friday <b>North Park</b> </CENTER> b861560dd30aea006eb4e266ec472e41 Wendi Petersen http://teachers.esu7.org/wpeterse/2002/10/10 I serve as the school counselor at Emerson, Lost Creek, and North Park Schools. Some of the services I provide include individual and small group counseling. Some topics I can address include school adjustment, friendship and family issues, social skills, and behavior issues. I am also available for parent consultation. Feel free to call or email me with concerns or developmental questions you have regarding your child. We can discuss strategies, I can share relevant information, or I can refer you to community resources that are available to help. Please contact me if I can be of any help to your child or family. 2c5a308d6330e9d34e169618cf982839 Wendi Petersen http://teachers.esu7.org/wpeterse/2002/10/10 Wendi Petersen, M.A. 456d4ea98acada12372307cd73b73929 Wendi Petersen http://teachers.esu7.org/wpeterse/2002/10/10 <HR> 77c9a2fd21a5393196d7a83c3b00f485 Wendi Petersen http://teachers.esu7.org/wpeterse/2002/10/10 <b>What is a school counselor? </b> Elementary school counselors are professionals with a Master's degree and a strong background in the behavioral sciences and human relations. They specialize in identifying school and personal problems in children, and in addressing areas of personal growth. Counselors are available to assist students in the development of lifelong skills necessary for optimum character development, coping with life's difficulties, and building cohesive relationships. A school counselor is an advocate for children whose primary goal is to help students have a successful school experience. <HR> 70aab0e625a2aba2fd7219cfc9a7d71f Wendi Petersen http://teachers.esu7.org/wpeterse/2002/10/10 <b>What do they do?</b> School counselors help children with school adjustment, friendship troubles, behavioral concerns, anger control, social skills, attention difficulties, anxiety and fears, grief and loss, family issues and changes, decision-making, problem solving, developmental concerns. Counselors also consult with parents about concerns they have about their child. Counselors can discuss strategies, share relevant information, or refer families to community resources available to help. <HR> 9791efab6de42dc4af2c3145b30399f7 Wendi Petersen http://teachers.esu7.org/wpeterse/2002/10/10 <b>When do they meet with students?</b> School counselors meet with students during the school day. The counselor and child's teacher schedule a time of day when they don't miss direct instruction in the classroom. Counselors develop individual plans for each student who is referred for counseling. They decide if the child needs a weekly appointment and how many sessions are necessary. Depending on the concerns that need addressed, some children meet with the counselor individually and others are part of a group. Some children do a combination of both. <HR> e559c33d04686466f60f4a868a4c2e95 Wendi Petersen http://teachers.esu7.org/wpeterse/2002/10/10 <font size=4><b>When should my child see the counselor?</b></font> a0e1b92f902527aa41a3079ec834b95c Wendi Petersen http://teachers.esu7.org/wpeterse/2002/10/10 These signs may indicate a need for assistance from the counselor: <font> <LI>marked change in school performance</LI> <LI>excessive worry or anxiety</LI> <LI>inattention, fidgeting, constant motion</LI> <LI>lack of enthusiasm/interest in activities</LI> <LI>persistent fears or nightmares</LI> <LI>frequent temper tantrums or outbursts of anger</LI> <LI>increase in disobedience</LI> <LI>violence or aggression toward others</LI> <LI>inability to cope with daily problems or activities</LI> <LI>noticeable changes in sleeping or eating habits</LI> <LI>many complaints about physical symptoms or illness</LI> <LI>obsession about body weight or appearance</LI> <LI>prolonged negative mood or sadness</LI></font> ac3451a5fc8835858e2328cd5f8996d4 Wendi Petersen http://teachers.esu7.org/wpeterse/2002/10/10 If you see any of these characteristics in your child, I would be glad to help. We can talk about strategies to try as well as services available that may put your child back on track. My job is to help children feel success and have a positive school experience. Don't hesitate to call or email me and I will do what I can to help. d668a82c8494ab6079e74bc336ee9ba2 Wendi Petersen http://teachers.esu7.org/wpeterse/2002/10/10 Email wendi.petersen@cps-ne.org b349dc5558d15e1131c103ce0ee494b6 Wendi Petersen http://teachers.esu7.org/wpeterse/2002/10/10 </b></b></h4></h4></b></b></font></font></font></font></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></center> 6924fd09107be9c09de10579d311eb64 Wendi Petersen