Tisbury School counselors are a part of your child's educational team and embrace a developmental model of student-based activities to promote positive social/emotional, academic, and developmental growth. Health/guidance curriculum is offered through classroom lessons.
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Individual and small group counseling varies based on student needs. Typically it focuses on social problem solving, divorce/separation, anxiety, grief support, self esteem, study skills, and other developmentally appropriate issues. School Counselors collaborate with community agencies and outside therapists to assist families with counseling referrals and additional resources. Counselors chair Child Study Team meetings and consult regularly with teachers and support specialists to plan and support the personal, social/emotional, and academic well-being of students.
Helpful Links
Island Counseling Center
www.mvcommunityservices.com/island-counseling-center
Clinicians work with children and families to identify needs, build upon personal strengths and develop new skills to help children, teens and families who are challenged by stress, emotional/behavioral health issues, school and relational problems, attentional issues, traumatic events, and developmental concerns.
Martha's Vineyard Community Services
www.mvcommunityservices.com
Martha's Vineyard Community Services' mission is to enhance the lives of those it serves by meeting the comprehensive needs of individuals, families, and the community through a partnership of programs that provides accessible education and health and human services.
Martha's Vineyard Youth Task Force
www.mvyouthtaskforce.org
The Youth Task Force mission is to reduce substance use and other risky behaviors by promoting community-wide health and wellness for youth and families through a cooperative integrated network of youth, parents, health practitioners, health and social service organizations, public officials, educators, law enforcement officers, and other community members.