Child and Youth Counselling

Our Child and Youth Counsellors have expertise in behaviour management and work with students and school staff to promote social, emotional and mental well-being. The need for a Child and Youth Counsellor is determine through a school team meeting involving:

• parent(s) or guardian(s);
• student (if appropriate);
• school personnel; and the
• Child and Youth Counsellor.

Parent(s) or guardian(s) must be present to discuss the informed consent process with the counsellor.

Why is a student referred?
A student is referred to a Child and Youth Counsellor to assist with the following concerns:

• self-regulation, inattention, non-compliance, impulsivity and aggression;
• bullying prevention and intervention;
• social skills (friendship, conflict resolution, rejection, disappointment, change);
• Anger management;
• self-esteem (body image, competence);
• stress management strategies; and
• coping skills.

What does a Child and Youth Counsellor do?
With informed consent from parent(s) or guardian(s), a Child and Youth Counsellor will:

• access the student's Ontario Student Record (OSR) to gather information;
• meet with parent(s) or guardian(s) to discuss their child's needs;
• consult with relevant school and Board staff;
• provide appropriate interventions for the student; and
• prepare a written report at the end of services.

Contact us
For more information, speak with your child's principal or call our Student Services department at 905-576-6150 ext. 22279.