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Welcome to Our School Counseling Page!
Meet Your School Counselor: Billie Pinkham
Contact Information:
- Phone: 913-592-7255
- Email: pinkhamb@usd230.org
- Location: Prairie Creek Elementary School
About Me: Hello! My name is Billie Pinkham, and I am the school counselor here at Prairie Creek Elementary School. I have over 20 years of experience of working with children and am passionate about helping students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
What I Do: As your school counselor, I am here to support students in various ways, including:
- Individual Counseling: Helping students work through personal challenges.
- Group Counseling: Facilitating group sessions on topics like friendship, study skills, and more.
- Classroom Guidance: Teaching lessons on social-emotional skills, conflict resolution, and other important topics.
- Parent Support: Offering resources and guidance to parents to help support their children at home.
Why I Love Counseling: I believe every child has the potential to thrive, and it’s my goal to provide the support and resources they need to succeed. I love watching students grow, learn, and overcome challenges, and I am here to help them every step of the way.
How to See the Counselor: Students can see me by:
- Asking their teacher to visit me.
- Dropping by my office.
- Grades 3-5 can contact me by filling out a counselor request on Google Classroom.
Confidentiality: Everything we discuss is private, with some exceptions to keep everyone safe. I will always explain these exceptions to you.
FAQs
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Do School Counselors provide therapy?
School Counselors do not provide therapy. Although school counselors are highly trained, we are not able to diagnose or treat mental illness as a therapist would in a private practice or outside agency. If a student needs long-term or intensive services, school counselors can refer them to a professional in the community who can help.
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What parents should know about counselor confidentiality?
A student’s right to privacy and confidentiality is the basis for an effective counseling relationship. Confidentiality is balanced with an understanding of the parents’ legal and inherent rights to be the guiding voice in their children’s lives. Confidentiality ensures that school counselors will not share students’ disclosures with others except when the student authorizes it or when there is a clear and present danger to the student and/or to other persons.
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