My name is Lauren Perkins and I am the school counselor here at Harwood. This is my first year as a school counselor and I am so excited to be working with you and your students. As the school counselor, I support social-emotional learning throughout the building, provide classroom guidance lessons, small group counseling, and individual counseling. I also collaborate with school staff and parents in order to best meet the needs of the students.

For more information about the counseling program at Harwood or to share concerns about your student, please reach out at any time.

Classroom Guidance Lessons

Throughout the school year, I visit each classroom about once a month to teach guidance lessons. These lessons usually last about 30 minutes and cover topics such as safety, listening and respect, friendship and social skills, self-esteem, mental health, careers, and diversity.

Small Group Counseling

I also provide small group counseling for students who may benefit from spending some extra time developing academic, social, or emotional skills. There will be 5 students per group and we usually meet once a week for several weeks for 15-30 minutes.

Individual Counseling

Some students can benefit from one-on-one counseling regarding academic, social, or emotional challenges.

For more information about the counseling program at Harwood or to share concerns about your student, please reach out at any time.

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