Greenways Counseling Center

Lori Salyer

Full-Time School Counselor

806-677-2466

lori.salyer@canyonisd.net

Morning Meetings

Morning meetings use a curriculum called CharacterStrong.  Morning meetings are designed to provide relationship and connection within the classroom.

Target-lessons applicable to the needs of students are provided. Bullying,  Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Self-Esteem, Safety, Conflict Resolution, etc. can present concerns with the difficulty of the pre-adolescent stage.

Hope Choice is an outside resource that provides our 5th and 6th grade students with a presentation on Social-Media and Respect. Self-Care will be provided to 5th grade students only. 

Individual Counseling

Individual counseling is available as needed for students who are having problems. Parents, teachers, administrators, or students themselves may request time with the counselor. The counselor may consult with the parents and teachers in area of growth, development, and learning. Resources and information can be provided to help with specific concerns. The goal of the counseling center is to provide a safe place for students to come when they are in need to talk about concerns or problems.

Group Counseling Topics

Coping Skills

Leadership

Overcoming Obstacles

Building a support system

Time management

Decision making

Relating school to life experiences

How to make and keep healthy friendships

Motivation to Achieve

Responsible behavior

Grief

Parent Resources:

Parent Toolkit 

The 40 Developmental Assets www.search-institute.org

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry offers a wealth of information on issues pertinent to children and their families. Download fact sheets on topics such as The Adopted Child, Children and Divorce, Preparing for Adolescence, Children and Grief, Discipline, Children Who Wont Go to School, Stepfamily Problems and more. www.aacap.org

Because I Love You (BILY) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents with troubled children of any age. BILY promotes structure, consequences and consistency in raising our kids and we have helped thousands of families over the past 18 years. www.becauseiloveyou.org

TOUGHLOVE International is a non-profit, self-help organization that provides ongoing education and active support to families, empowering parents and young people to accept responsibility for their actions. www.Toughlove.com

Love and Logic is a program to help parents and teachers raise responsible kids. It follows a philosophy that allows children to grow through their mistakes and live with the consequences of their choices. www.loveandlogic.com

Suicide Prevention

C.H.A.D.D. Children and Adults with ADD (with hyperactivity) www.chadd.org

Social Media and Cyber Security

Info on Social Media Apps

Online Safety

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