Counselor's Corner
December 2018
West Lake Middle School Counselors
From L to R:
Jill Knoeller, 6th Grade Counselor
Regina Watson, 8th Grade Counselor
Jennifer Vandenbrook, 7th Grade Counselor
Parents' Guide to Suicide Prevention: Support and Resources
Thursday, Dec 6, 2018, 06:00 PM
West Lake Middle School, Madera Run Parkway, Atascocita, TX, USA
Comprehensive Counseling Program
What is a comprehensive counseling program?
- Guidance - Classroom lessons through Advisory periods
- Responsive Services - Individual and small group counseling support
- Individual Planning - 504, course selection process, behavior plans, goal setting, etc...
- System Support - Support to WLMS staff and Parents
Advisory Lessons
This Nine Weeks we are focused on: Personal Responsibility
Resources for Parents on Personal Responsibility
The counselors have a special "Counselor's Corner" in the cafeteria during all three of our lunches. During this time we welcome students to access us so we may provide support to them! Students may also access their grade level counselor by obtaining a pass from the grade level secretary.
Parenting Corner
Parenting with Love and Logic
The philosophies of Parenting with Love and Logic help parents to
raise self-confident, motivated children who are ready for the real world.
Loving, yet powerful tools for parenting children of all ages.
Guiding Children to Solve Their Own Problems:
Love and Logic Step One: Empathy.
- "How sad."
- "I bet that hurts."
Love and Logic Step Two: Send the "Power Message."
- "What do you think you're going to do?"
Love and Logic Step Three: Offer choices.
- "Would you like to hear what other kids have tried?"
- At this point, offer a variety of choices that range from bad to good. It's usually best to start out with the poor choices.
- Each time a choice is offered, go on to step four, forcing the youngster to state the consequence in his/her own words. This means that you will be going back and forth between Love and Logic steps three and four.
Love and Logic Step Four: Have the child state the consequences.
- "And how will that work?"
Love and Logic Step Five: Give permission for the child to either solve the problem or not solve the problem.
- "Good luck. I hope it works out. I believe in you."
- Have no fear. If the child is fortunate enough to make a poor choice, he/she may have a double learning lesson.
Digital Citizenship
"Digital citizens think critically about what they see online and learn to make their own smart choices online and in life. That means understanding the benefits and risks of sharing information, knowing the difference between a credible news source and a sponsored ad, and balancing screen time with other activities."
Referrals to See the Counselor
All students have access to the counselor through whole group guidance. In addition to guidance lessons, some students visit with the counselor in small group counseling sessions. Individual students may self-refer to the counselor using individual counselor passes. Click on the buttons below to link to the confidential counselor referral form for your grade level.
You may also click on the main counselor webpage and navigate to your grade level counselor's individual page.
Our Contact Information
Website: https://www.humbleisd.net/Domain/10669
Location: 11810 Madera Run Parkway, Atascocita, TX, USA
Phone: 281-641-5800