Family-School Liaison Counsellor
Students experiencing emotional, social or academic challenges receive day-to-day support from the classroom teachers. Our Family-School Liaison Counsellor (FSLC) is available to provide more specialized support for children and families, and can also connect families with a network of support agencies. A referral/consent form is available in the office.
The FSLC Program creates a valuable link between home, school and other agencies as required. The program provides services directly to the child and family at their home, the school or a mutually agreed upon community site. These services are free and available to any family with students attending the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division.
Program Services and the FSLC Role
Counselling
- Individual student counselling and family support
- Small group counselling (social and coping skills, worry/anxiety, loss, etc.)
*Individual or group counselling is requested by parent/guardian, school staff, community partner, or student. Parent/guardian consent is required.
Prevention/Educational Programming
- Classroom presentations related to mental health as requested by teachers
- Support of school-wide prevention programs
- Assistance with parenting strategies, and school personnel support as needed
Community Liaison
- Referrals to community partners, and assistance in coordinating services
- Participation in special community projects
Crisis Intervention
- Participate on the school-based Threat Assessment Team, and Post-Crisis Response Team
is onsite at St. Patrick Fine Arts on Thursday, but please do not hesitate to contact her with any questions and concerns via email ([email protected]) at your convenience.