Preventive or situational based

Not therapy

Student may self refer by completing blue form

 Parent and teacher referrals accepted

Disclosed information can be kept confidential unless life threatening or illegal

All counselors use this approach to teach new skills and deliver information

Some topics may include introduction of guidance services, transition and career 

  Lasts 3-6 weeks

Topics vary according to grade levels

Some topics addressed are careers, loss, family changes, study skills, interaction, friendship, teen issues, and new student issues

Classes held during different class periods

Students are responsible for completing missed work

Usually involves 8-10 students