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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 skill building in the following areas:
- School transitions
- Bullying prevention and intervention
- Social-emotional learning (e.g. self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, decision making)
- Healthy relationships
- Mental health promotion (Tier 1/whole class)
What does a Child and Youth Counsellor do?
Child and Youth Counsellors provide a range of services, including:
- Supporting educators in selecting and implementing Tier 1 or whole class interventions to support social emotional learning
- Delivering or co-delivering Tier 1 evidence-based programs related to the key areas outlined above
- Individual services aimed at skill building in the key areas outlined above (requires informed consent)
Contact us
For more information, speak with your child's principal or call our Student Services department at 905-576-6150 ext. 22279.