Does my child need to see the school counsellor?
This question comes up for many parents at some point in their child’s life. Maybe your child doesn’t seem the same lately, maybe you are noticing unusual behaviours, maybe your child received a recent diagnosis, maybe their teacher is concerned, or maybe they seem sad or anxious. The list goes on! You are not alone. Just like with adults, it is normal (and actually healthy) for kids to go through ups and downs.
So let us ask you some questions that may help:
This question comes up for many parents at some point in their child’s life. Maybe your child doesn’t seem the same lately, maybe you are noticing unusual behaviours, maybe your child received a recent diagnosis, maybe their teacher is concerned, or maybe they seem sad or anxious. The list goes on! You are not alone. Just like with adults, it is normal (and actually healthy) for kids to go through ups and downs.
So let us ask you some questions that may help:
- Are your child’s feelings or behaviours impacting their day to day life and functioning?
- Has the difference in your child’s mood or functioning been going on for more than a week?
- What other supports does your child have in place?
- What have you already tried?
- What do you think they could gain from going to counselling?