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Behavioral Issues

Some students struggle with controlling their impulses in class, and often disrupt the learning environment with inappropriate behaviors such as talking, getting out of this or her seat, or interrupting the teacher during the lesson.  Distractions can interrupt the learning of other students, and coordinated behavior strategies implemented at school and in the home go a long way in preventing off-task behaviors. 

Behavior Strategies for ADHD

Bad Conduct, Defiance, and Mental Health

School Behavior: Awareness, Empathy, and Skills

Bullying/Relational Aggression


Anger Management

As children go through changes, whether they be in the home or at school, they can experience a sense of loss or frustration that can lead to anger if their emotions are untreated or not addressed.  When dealing with youth who experience problems with anger, it is essential to realize that anger comes from pain.  Below are resources that can help one understand and address anger management concerns with children. 

Anger Toolkit

Get the Angries Out!

All About Anger

Helping Children Deal With Anger

Conflict Resolution

 

Mental Health


Suicide Prevention


Abuse

Abuse is a very serious problem that happens to our students, whether it be through violence, neglect, or sexual trauma.  Counselors are mandated reporters, which means that if we hear about abuse, we must report the abuse immediately to the Department of Family and Child Services.  Below are some resources if you or your child has been exposed to abuse. 

Break the Cycle

Child Help

National Center for Victims of Crimes

Child Abuse Prevention Network

RAINN

Child Welfare Information Gateway

Choose Respect

That's Not Cool: Teen Digital Dating Violence Prevention

Crisis/Trauma/Violence


Divorce


Health Issues


Self Injury


Eating Disorders


Diversity


War/Deployment