Groups are held in the Counselor’s office during the students’ lunch times so as not to interfere with instructional time.   Students are placed into groups of six to eight by grade level.  We meet once a week for 6-8 weeks (with the exception of Banana Splits).  If there is a group or a topic that you think would benefit your child, mark your first choice with a 1.  You may wish to mark a second choice – in case the first fills up—with a 2.  The week of the first group lesson, you will receive a permission form, including a more detailed description of goals and activities, to sign and return. 

_____BANANA SPLITS (families in transition, particularly due to divorce, remarriage, and blended families)

 _____COOL HEADS (anger management)

 _____FRIENDSHIP (getting along together/social skills) 

_____LIFETIMES (grief and loss) – as needed

 _____MILITARY TIMES (students w/family overseas)

 _____ ** New this year** The Strength Group! (Chronic Illness support group)  This group will meet twice a month for the school year.  This group is geared towards students, and siblings of students who are living with long term health issues, such as lymes or life threatening food allergies.

STUDENT’S NAME: ________________________________

TEACHER’S NAME: ________________________________

PARENT’S SIGNATURE: _____________________________

Return this form, if applicable, to your child’s teacher or to Ms. Ryan’s  mailbox.