Guidance and Counselling
The Counselling team are employed by the school to support the teaching and learning at Macleans College.
'Justice, fairness and advocacy' are key components of their work in the school community.
Seeking and maintaining wellness across the school community is the key focus.
Counsellors do;
- Listen to concerns.
- Assist students to make the changes they want.
- Provide a safe, confidential environment for students.
- Teach skills for living (e.g. anger management, problem solving, decision making, motivation, effective communication).
- Assist with alcohol/drug concerns, family break-up, relationship difficulties, death and loss, coping with change, fear and anxiety, or any other concern.
- Act as advocate for the student at stand down or suspension hearings.
- Arrange for outside agencies if necessary.
Counsellors do not;
- Solve your problems for you.
- Discuss counselling sessions with others.
- Tell you what to do and how to do it.
Issues may be large or small! Don't wait for a crisis. If unsure, come and chat. The counsellors are here to help.
Information for Parents
Homework, parties, part-time jobs, cyberspace, harassment policy, signs of drug use
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