HGMS Counseling Connection
September 2018
Welcome Back Students & Parents!
Middle School Transition
- Make yourself available to listen to your child- If your child wants to talk, make time for them and be present. Learn the times your child is most talkative and open to conversation.
- Listen to your child's concerns- If your child has a concern, listen to it and try not to minimize the concern. Help your child to figure out how to solve the issue or deal with it in order to move forward.
- Ask open-ended questions- By asking open-ended questions, it opens the doors for your child to speak in depth. Instead of asking, "How was school today, " state, "Tell me about your day."
- Pay attention to your child's nonverbal communication- Kids can't always verbalize their feelings, therefore, you need to pay attention to eating and sleeping patterns, moods, body language, and academic performance. These can all be helpful indicators of how things are going for your child at school or with friends.
New at Clarity Child Guidance Center: Middle School Girls Group begins Wednesday, September 5th
- Talk about problems with friends.
- Talk about problems at home or at school.
- Build healthy relationships.
- Help with feedback on how others see you.
- Understand yourself better.
The Middle School Girls Group will begin on Wednesday, September 5th, from 4:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and run for eight weeks. The group will meet in the Clarity CGC Outpatient Services building at 8535 Tom Slick Drive. Cost is $25 per session and may be a covered benefit under your insurance plan. The group is limited to eight participants.
Contact Sara Gill, PhD, at 210.616.0300 for more information and to schedule an initial consultation appointment to determine if this group is appropriate for your child.
Social Skills Group for ages 8-12 begins Tuesday, September 11th at Clarity Child Guidance Center
- Improving emotion regulation/awareness.
- Maintaining and developing friendships.
- Increasing awareness of social reciprocity (How to better recognize and respond to others' social behaviors).
- Managing behaviors for specific settings (School, home, public places).
The Social Skills Group sessions will begin on Tuesday, September 11th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and run for eight weeks. The group will meet in the Clarity CGC Outpatient Services building at 8535 Tom Slick Drive. Cost is $25 per session and may be a covered benefit under your insurance plan. The group is limited to eight participants.
Contact William C. Guy, PhD, at 210.616.0300 for more information and to schedule an initial consultation appointment to determine if this group is appropriate for your child.
Nurturing Parenting begins Wednesday, September 5th at Clarity Child Guidance Center
The sessions will be held on the Clarity CGC campus and will include 20 hours of parenting credits, childcare, refreshments and more. The first session will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5th. This free program is focused on creating a positive and nurturing environment for parents and children.
To register for the Nurturing Parenting classes, call 210.826.4492 and ask for Lynelle Martinez, or email SESSProgram@BrightonSA.org.
Meet the Counselors
Mrs. Julie Minnis
6th Grade Counselor, Head Counselor
210-397-8428
Mrs. Adrianna Nieto
7th Grade Counselor
210-397-8427
Mrs. Nanette Valdez-Yzaguirre
8th Grade Counselor
Nanette.Valdez-Yzaguirre@nisd.net
210-397-8425
August 30, 2018 6th Grade "Howdy" Counseling Lessons
August 31, 2018 Success Assembly- All Grade Levels
September 5, 2018 Kindness Club Meeting 7:45-8:20 AM in Library
September 6, 2018 8th Grade "Howdy" Counseling Lessons
September 7, 2018 High School Credit Guidance Lessons
September 13, 2018 Peer Mediation Training
September 19, 2018 Kindness Club Meeting 7:45-8:20 AM in Library
September 20, 2018 7th Grade "Howdy" Counseling Lessons
August Counseling Facts & Figures
258 Parent Consultations
66 New Student Registrations
4 Small Group Counseling Sessions
58 Responsive Services