School Counseling

Woodland Middle School counselors provide a safe, nurturing and non-judgmental environment for students to explore social and emotional self awareness, as well as academic and career opportunities. Students’ development is supported through individual and group counseling, whole group instruction as well as consultation with school and community stakeholders. Counselors also help to coordinate programs such as orientation for new students and Career Fair. They aide with the transition to high school, provide academic support, assist with school, county and state testing. Middle school is an exciting time of growth and change and the counseling department can help parents and students adjust to the transitions that take place during these years.

Counseling Services

As a part of our comprehensive, developmental School Counseling Program at Woodland Middle School, our counselors serve our students, parents, and teachers through a wide variety of services. School Counselors promote excellence through their work in four program areas:

• Responsive Services- personal and crisis counseling, small group counseling
• Classroom Curriculum- classroom lessons, character education, group activities, and transition issues
• System Support- consultation and collaboration with parents, teachers, and administrators
• Individual Planning- academic and career planning and support

Our school social worker is available to assist students and families in the district with mental health needs, subsistence needs, and connections to outside agencies in the community that provide additional support beyond the schools.

What Is STARS? STARS stands for Students Taking A Right Stand. Our mission is to help young people pursue their unlimited potential.

STARS Counselor/Information

Ms. Stewart's Role: I provide prevention and intervention services.  I work with students around anxiety, depression, anger management, bullying, substance abuse, social issues, and more.  Much of my role is similar to that of our wonderful school counselors, but a difference is that I can provide intensive and ongoing individual and group counseling for students.

Referrals: Students can be referred to STARS by teachers, principals, school counselors, the school nurse, parents, friends or self-refer.

ESAP Therapist/Information

Mrs. Abby’s role: I am the ESAP Therapist. ESAP Stands for Enhanced Student Assistance Program. A more simplified term for this service is school-based therapy.

As the therapist assigned to your child’s school, my role is to support students' emotional, behavioral, and social well-being within the educational environment. I provide weekly therapy sessions to a small caseload of students. I work collaboratively with teachers, school staff, and families to help students succeed both academically and personally.

Services I provide include:

• Individual Counseling/therapy: One-on-one sessions to help students manage emotions, cope with stress, and develop healthy coping strategies. Issues that can be addressed are: anxiety, depression, grief, loss, family conflicts, peer conflicts, self-esteem concerns, trauma, life transitions, PTSD, and many other issues.
• Consultation and Collaboration: Working with teachers, staff, and families to develop strategies that support student success.
• Referrals and Resources: Connecting families with community-based services when additional support is needed.

Participation in this service is confidential and based on individual student needs. If you think that your student may benefit from these services, please reach out to their school counselor, school administrator, or STARS Counselor.

Thank you for your partnership in supporting your child’s well-being.

National Suicide Prevention Website  Hotline:  1-800-273-8255