While therapists do need to differentiate their approach for each young person, «the first step is usually to get the student back into class, comfortable, and able to learn,» says Newton North High School adjustment counselor Beth O'Brien. (gse.harvard.edu)
The idea for STRAT grew out of a series of meetings between seventh graders and school adjustment counselor Ann Marie Zanfagna last year. (educationworld.com)
«The solutions may range from connecting a younger student with a mentor or tutor, referring a student into our student support process, calling parents in for a meeting, or asking the student adjustment counselor to check in with someone, to asking older students to present a workshop to younger students,» explains St. Louis. (edutopia.org)