Counseling Corner: Willowbrook continues to offer interventions and supports for students

At Willowbrook, a variety of interventions and supports are provided for students who are struggling academically and personally.

Earlier this year, an anonymous survey was completed by students to identify their personal needs and struggles. That information was used to determine which groups and programs would be offered at Willowbrook this year. Students were then given another survey, where they had the opportunity to sign up for a group or program.

Personal/social supports include:
Individual counseling: Students can meet individually with a counselor, a social worker, a psychologist and interns.

Groups/programs:

• Divorce Group
• Loss Group
• Coping with Family Issues Group
• Young Ladies Lunch Group
• Gender Identity Support Group
• Monitoring Emotions
• Anxiety Management Group
• Latino Boys Group
• Latina Girls Group
• ESL Exit Group
• School Success Group
• I.Y.A.M. (Innovative Young Achieving Mens Group)
• SWAG (Sistahs with a Goal)
• W.A.R.R.I.O.R.S. (Winning Attitudes Result in Resilience and Independence, helping me(us) Overcome obstacles with Responsible decision making, realizing Self-worth)
• T.A.L.E.N.T.E.D (Talented African-American Leaders Embarking on Their Educational Dreams)

Referrals: For students who might need long-term or intense counseling, the Willowbrook Guidance Department provides referrals to outside counseling services.

For questions about interventions or supports, contact your son/daughter’s counselor, or call the Guidance Department office at 630-530-3427.