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Introduction

Based on the philosophy that children are unique individuals, counselling programs and pupil services are established to foster the social, emotional, cognitive and physical well-being of children. Counsellors, working cooperatively with other school personnel, respond to:

	the developmental needs of children;
	the factors which adversely affect or interfere with a child's personal learning and development;
	the major societal problems which threaten a child's well-being and adjustment.

The school-based counsellor is an integral member of the educational team, in that the counsellor assumes the roles of a skilled helper, a caring listener, a consultant, a referral agent, and, most importantly, an advocate for the child.

Olga Wyshnowsky, Pupil Services Consultant

* The Pupil Services Consultant provides support and services in the area of guidance and counselling, personal safety education, career and work education.

Ongoing assistance to counselling programs within the Division is provided through orientation sessions, professional development, resources, individual and group support.

	Meeting Dates
	Professional Development
	Resources
	Links to Other Resources

Please send comments to: owyshnowsky@wsd1.org

Introduction

Olga Wyshnowsky, Pupil Services Consultant

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