Small Group Counseling

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Bedford Elementary Small Groups
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS:  Friendship
We will discuss specific behaviors that may keep students from getting along with their friends and ways to substitute appropriate behaviors. Participants will learn how to make new friends and maintain healthy relationships.
MARVELOUS ME:  Self-Esteem
We will discuss the meaning of self-esteem and the difference between high and low self-esteem. We will discuss that the way we feel about ourselves is something we choose.
MEMORY MAKERS: Grief/Loss
We will discuss our loss and the stages of grief. We will learn that all of our feelings are okay. We will make a memory page or a memory box about the loved one we have lost.
SMOOTHER SAILING:  Anger Management
We will discuss why we get angry and what happens if we act out those feelings inappropriately. Participants will learn appropriate ways to express anger and that it is perfectly okay to be angry as long as the feelings are dealt with without hurting others, without hurting oneself, and without breaking things.
BANANA SPLITS:  Changing Families, Divorce
We will discuss the positive and negative things about divorce. We will explain that divorce is not the child’s fault and that many others are experiencing the same feelings he/she is having. We will talk about what to do if parents argue and why children should not take sides when that happens.
ORGANIZATION STATION: Desk, Backpack, and Folder Organization
We will work on becoming more organized with our school life.  We will organize our desks and backpacks.  We will focus on making and utilizing an organization system to help us be more successful with school work.
SUPER HEROES: Boys...Behaviors, Choices
We will work on making good choices at school.  We will talk about our behaviors and rewards/consequences of the choices we make.  We will focus on ways to be a responsible citizen at school, home, and in our community.
GIRL TALK: Girls...Friendships, Conflict Resolution
We will talk about getting along with girl friends.  We will discuss ways to be a respectful, caring, and trustworthy friend.  We will talk about girl conflicts and ways to handle/resolve any conflicts.  

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Spike's All Stars

Spike's Stadium... where students learn to be positive kids of character. We will learn the 8 habits to be a good leader as we become All Star Leaders. You will also see students displaying appropriate behaviors in every location of our building. At Bedford Elementary we strive to make sure each student feels successful today and in the future. Let's score a Victory BULLDOGS!