The goal of counseling at New Story Schools is to enhance the student’s participation in their educational program and improve their ability to function in social, emotional, and behavioral capacities. A school counselor uses assessment, group or individual counseling, and mediation to assist students with academic, social, personal, and career development. School counselors function as part of the multi-disciplinary team and help coordinate efforts that support a student's academic success.
New Story Schools Counselors work with students in areas of:
- Developing self-awareness
- Learning and practice conflict resolution
- Gaining independence and responsibility
- Accepting differences in others
- Bullying
- Issues at home
- Academic struggles
- Counselors may refer to resources outside of the school setting as needed
Other Services
Learn more about our other Educational Services and Behavioral and Therapeutic Services below.
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Trauma informed Approach
A trauma informed approach shifts the focus from what the behavior of concern...
Learn More Click here to learn more about how New Story Schools employs trauma-informed care.![Special education middle school boy pronouncing sentences with a speech therapist.](/sites/default/files/2020-06/trauma-informed-speech-image.jpg)
Speech and Language Therapy
Many New Story Schools students benefit from our speech and language...
Learn More Click here to learn about our related service of speech therapy.![Staff member helping happy special education boy practice his balance by rolling on top of the rocking barrel to retrieve a ball in an occupational therapy session.](/sites/default/files/2020-06/speech-language-therapy-ot-image.jpg)
Occupational Therapy
School occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants...
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