Lindsay Verhaaren
Kindergarten – 8th grade Counselor
Lindsay.Verhaaren@slcschools.org
(801) 578-8144
Internet Safety Tips
College Planning
Counseling Program Calendar
AUGUST
8/22 Anti-bullying lessons from PCAU in classrooms (1st – 8th)
SEPTEMBER
Lessons: Kindness, Bullying and Harassment
Groups:
9/5 Counseling Advisory Committee Meeting
9/10 Steering Meeting
OCTOBER
Lessons: Suicide prevention, The Science of Well-Being
Groups: Stress Management Group, Good Friends Group, Health Support Group, Conflict Management Group
10/8 School Counseling Program Review
10/9 – 10/10 Child Abuse Prevention Lessons from PCAU
NOVEMBER
Lessons: The Science of Well-Being
Groups:
All month: OC Giving Tree collections
11/7 Internet Safety Presentation
DECEMBER
Lessons: Differences as Strengths, College and Career Lessons
Groups:
12/5 – 12/6 High School Days (8th graders)
JANUARY
Lessons: College and Career Lessons
Groups:
1/21 Uppers Parent Meeting Presentation
FEBRUARY
Lessons: College and Career Lessons
Groups:
PCCR meetings
2/? Internet Safety Night for parents
2/5 – 2/6 extended hours for PCCR meetings/ other parent meetings
2/7 Uppers Field Trip to East High CTE Center (tentative)
MARCH
Lessons: College and Career Lessons
Groups:
PCCR meetings
3/19 5th grade maturation
APRIL
Lessons: Study skills, test taking strategies
Groups:
4/22 Uppers College Field Trips (tentative)
MAY
Lessons: Conflict
Groups:
Why School Counselors?
It’s tough being a kid, and life in our changing world throws more at them all the time. It’s become increasingly vital for kids to have skills to cope with their stress, solve problems, work with other people and plan for the future. School Counselors can help. Through whole class lessons, small social-educational groups and visits with individuals, school counselors educate students in many areas, including:
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- Understanding themselves and others
- Social skills
- Considering multiple perspectives
- Understanding and managing emotions
- Conflict resolution and problem solving
- College and career exploration and planning
- Substance abuse
- Academic support, study skills, goal setting and critical thinking
School counselors also provide age appropriate support when traumatic events occur. We connect families to many different community resources. We collaborate with teachers, parents and others to find ways for students to overcome obstacles to their success.
About Me
As a kid, I was sure I would be a professional roller skater, but school counseling has ended up being just as exciting and fun. I love working with students on their home turf, where they regularly interact with peers, teachers, parents, and other adults that are important in their lives. I believe that school counseling helps students live happier, healthier lives. I believe that all students have it in them to succeed.
I studied at the University of Utah where I received my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and my MEd in Educational Psychology. I was a school counselor in the Davis School District for 9 years.
Students can request to see me themselves, or their teachers or parents can refer them. I send permission forms home for parents to sign before I work with kids on a regular basis. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
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