Counselor
The Grove School offers a variety of support through its counseling department. Unlike larger schools in California, which average 708 students per 1 counselor, the Grove School counselor is able to meet with each of our 230 students individually.
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On one level, counselors offer career and academic guidance to achieve student goals in and following middle and high school. These include high school course and graduation credit guidance, organization and preparation for testing needed for applying to special programs, the military, and university; college application assistance; and education for families on topics such as financial aid, scholarships, and other preparation for life after high school.
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On another level, the Grove School counseling office also is a source of social and emotional support, providing education to staff, faculty, and students on a whole school and an individual basis. Their work enhances the whole child philosophy of education that guides the Grove School program.
Counseling Referral Form and Grove School Tipline
Complete this form if you or somebody you know want or need help of any kind. This can include academic problems (struggling academically, note taking, organization, time management, test taking etc.), personal problems (trouble at home, parents divorce, grief/loss, stress, social skills, trouble with friends, self-esteem, self-harm etc.), bullying or harassment at school, or even if you want to talk about high school planning and post-secondary options.
If you think that somebody else needs help, you can also refer them anonymously.
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If reporting an incident, please be sure to give the time, date, place, and persons involved in order for us to investigate and follow up effectively.
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The Grove School cares about you and your well-being! Please reach out if you need help!
Mental Health Resources
Tell an adult if you or a friend is in a crisis. The school counselor is available during school hours and can connect you with resources. Call 911 if you or a friend needs immediate assistance.
Resources For Parents
50% of adult mental health problems begin by age 14. [source] It’s never too early to start thinking about our children’s mental health and well-being. Luckily, parents and families can do a lot to help create healthy environments that support mental health in our kids. Being diligent and aware of changes in attitude, potential bullying situations and overall demeanor can help identify potential problems before they go too far. Use these resources to learn more about mental health and how to engage the kids in your life in conversation around important topics.
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Community Low Fee Counseling Services – https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lcleIYghEfyRgNvQhHpu7SGrC5iTx-tCc2fkyoGmBw0/edit?usp=sharing
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This is an interactive website that aims at educating on the warning signs, finding the words and how to reach out (including resources).
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The Department of Public Health recognizes that parenting has its share of challenges. Talking about mental health with teens can be difficult for parents/guardians but it can also go a long way toward helping them navigate depression, stress, and anxiety. Whether someone is a parent, grandparent, foster parent, neighbor, or mentor, no matter their title, they are an important role model in their teen’s life, and supporting their mental health is vital to their well-being.
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The webinar provides information about suicide prevention for parents, including warning signs for suicide, how to have a conversation with your teen, actions to take if your teen is having suicidal thoughts, and resources.
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This website features a Parent Resource Program.
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The website includes facts and talks about what parents can do. It also includes a recorded webinar ” What Parents Can Do – Promoting Mental Wellness In Our Children”
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Grounding Techniques: Utilized to build the social and emotional learning competency of self-management, grounding techniques have been found to help children, youth and young adults self regulate their emotions. These exercises can be taught both in the classroom setting, via distance learning and with parents at home. The Waterford organization, provides the following grounding techniques to try with children:
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Name five different things you can see around the room.
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Listen to energetic or relaxing music for one minute.
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Hold an object in our hands and focus on the color or texture.
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Take ten deep breaths, counting each one as your chest rises.
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Eat a piece of fruit and choose three words that describe the taste.
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Resources For Students
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This is a student and young adult film contest; only student and youth or young adult produced entries are eligible. The website also includes great educational resources for teens including a video on how to help a friend, warning signs and risk factors.
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Be True And Be You – A basis mental health guide for LGBTQ+ youth
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Wellness and Regulating Activities
Mindfulness classes for Kids – https://www.mindfulschools.org/free-online-mindfulness-class-for-kids/
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Positive and Negative Self Talk – https://www.centervention.com/positive-self-talk-for-kids/
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Self Care Toolkit – https://zfcphp.arizona.edu/self-care-toolkit, https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/sites/default/files/HPW_SelfCareToolkit_06_20.pdf
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Healthy versus Unhealthy Coping Strategies – https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/healthy-unhealthy-coping-strategies.pdf and https://imscounselingblog.blogspot.com/2018/10/100-coping-strategies.html
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Headspace Meditations – https://www.headspace.com/covid-19
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Guided Meditations – https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/mindful-meditations Movement and Mindfulness videos – https://www.gonoodle.com/
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Coping Skills and Strategies – https://www.thehelpfulcounselor.com/18-coping-skills-strategies-for-children-and-teens/
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