[Counselors] Girls Cutting

[OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board]

Our first step is to inform parents if they don't already know. The second is to refer them to individual counseling and /or family counseling with a counselor on non-school time. We ask about the issue(s) that have brought on the behavior. We discuss its dangers. We discuss positive outlets for frustrations. (We like sports and activity based outlets.)We make time for the student to seek redirection and support during the day at school and a "check in" with the counselor or another teacher or administrator, to keep the student accountable and on path to success. This is often a way to cry for help, so we give them as much support as we know how.

Often, a student will be directed to us by another student, who is concerned. We try to gather them a support network of friends, but also include other quality adults.

We are a small school, so we have some insights and closer connections and knowledge with students that may not be available to everyone. We also have seen more than would have assumed of this behavior.


On 03/08/16, OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board  <counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote:

Need to refer to professional counseling and contact parent.


Jennifer Sack | Counselor
Tulsa Public Schools,  Booker T. Washington High School
1514 E. Zion St, Room 319, Tulsa, OK 74106

T: 918-925-1004
sackje at tulsaschools.org<mailto:sackje at tulsaschools.org>
www.tulsaschools.org<http://www.tulsaschools.org/>


How are other counselors handling girls that are cutting?
Nona Laminack
Big Pasture Schools
Assistant JH/HS Principal & Counselor
580-281-3276
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