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School Counseling

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Riverdale Counseling Services 

Welcome to the Riverdale K-8 School Counseling page! Our counseling team is here to support the academic, social, and emotional well-being of every Raider and to partner with families as students grow and learn. We provide grade-level classroom guidance lessons, small-group and individual support, and a range of resources designed to help students build confidence, manage challenges, and develop important life skills. Whether you or your child have a question, need a listening ear, or want to connect with a counselor, we’re here to help and welcome you to reach out anytime.

Meet our Counselors

Counseling Referral Form 

Please utilize this form to inform the School Counselors of your concerns regarding your child or student. You may utilize this form to share concerns regarding academic, behavior, and/or social/emotional needs. Students can be referred by parents, teachers or self-referral.

Complete the Counseling Referral Form

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  • Kindness
  • Friendship
  • Families
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Books & Videos Resources

Books & DVD's are available for check out in the Counselor’s Resource library- contact us for more info. We have books and videos on ADD/ADHD, parenting ideas, dealing with grief, anxiety, getting along with others, divorce, and a wide variety of other topics! We can also go into your child's class to share books & lessons specific to your child's disability, food allergy, etc. to help his/her classmates help your child to be more successful! 

Other Resources

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Classroom Guidance

The counselor meets with all students in their classrooms every two weeks to discuss topics such as bully prevention, self-esteem, problem solving and decision making, study skills along with reinforcing character education.  Please check your child's schedule.  In addition, students are encouraged to share with parents what is discussed during guidance class.

Individual or Small Group Counseling

The counselor meets with students as needed for short term counseling services during the school hours.  After meeting with a student once, permission will be required for additional consultation.  Some of the groups offered may include new student, self-esteem, social skills, friendship, anger management, or study skills.  These groups will typically last 4-6 weeks. 

Counseling Consent Form

*A hard copy of this form can/will be sent home from the School Counselor, with your child, in the event that individual or small-group counseling is suggested to provide additional support for success.

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