This year, as in the past, I am available to meet with students individually and in small groups, to work with them on problem-solving, emotional self-regulation and general "emotional literacy." We focus on various social/friendship skills, including the following: "reading" other people's feelings by observing "clues" such as facial expressions, body language and tone of voice; noticing and acknowledging one's own feelings; coping skills; and practicing empathy and kindness.
During the past few weeks I have been meeting individually with students new to our school---each kindergarten student as well as older students. These "minute meetings" provide children with an opportunity to meet me, their school counselor, and also give me a chance to get to know each of them.
Also this year, as in the past, I welcome communication from students' families, so please feel free to contact me with any concerns or questions:
