Fasken School Counseling Program

• Teaching structured counseling lessons to entire classes (e.g., conflict resolution, study skills, empathy, career awareness, decision-making, digital citizenship).
• Delivering lessons aligned with state counseling standards or district SEL frameworks.
• Using data to plan topics based on school needs (e.g., bullying prevention after an uptick in incidents).
• Organizing school-wide awareness campaigns (e.g., Red Ribbon Week, Suicide Prevention Week, Go Get It Week).
• Teaching safe and healthy choices, internet safety, and anti-bullying strategies.
• Coordinating peer helper or student ambassador programs, like Fasken Flight Crew, that promote a positive school climate.

1. Individual Counseling

• Meeting with students to address academic struggles, peer conflicts, family changes, anxiety, grief, or other personal issues.

• Helping students develop coping strategies, problem-solving skills, and self-regulation techniques.

2. Small-Group Counseling

• Running short-term counseling groups on topics such as friendship skills, anger management, self-esteem, or study skills.

• Grouping students with similar needs for targeted skill-building

3. Crisis Response

• Providing immediate support for students experiencing a personal or schoolwide crisis (e.g., death in the family, natural disaster, suicidal ideation, self-harm risk).

• Participating in threat assessments and safety planning.

4. Conflict Resolution & Mediation

• Facilitating student-to-student mediation sessions.

• Assisting with restorative conversations after disciplinary incidents.

5. Consultation & Collaboration

• Consulting with parents, teachers, and administrators about student needs and interventions.

• Coordinating services with school psychologists, social workers, or community mental health providers.

6. Referrals

• Identifying when a student needs services beyond the school’s scope.

• Referring families to community resources, therapists, or social service agencies.

 

 

 

• Advising on advanced courses, dual credit, or career/technical education options.
• Assisting students in exploring careers and postsecondary options through interest inventories, aptitude tests, and career fairs.
• Encouraging reflection on strengths, skills, and growth areas.
• Helping students transition between grade levels (e.g., Fasken to Abell).
• Reviewing academic progress and creating improvement plans as part of the Multi Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) process.

• Educating staff and parents about the role and benefits of the counseling program.
• Promoting school counseling services to families and the community.
• Attending conferences, workshops, and trainings to maintain certification and enhance skills.
• Collecting and analyzing school data to identify needs and measure program effectiveness.
• Reviewing and updating the school counseling curriculum and resources.