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Meet Our Counselor
Phone: 313-580-1292
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Ms. Manica
I am the school counselor for the 2024-2025 school year, and I am excited to be part of such a supportive community. My office is located on the second floor in Room 200. I collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to advocate for and assist students in areas including academic achievement, social and emotional development, and college and career readiness.
What to Expect
- The school counselor will teach guidance lessons on feelings, friendship, bullying, and types of bullying.
- We will have guidance lessons that include social skills: being a friend, sharing, accepting differences, positive communication, and interaction.
- She will also teach coping skills to help students deal with their emotions in a healthy and positive way.
- Finally, there will be times when you can visit the counselor for individual or group sessions. Those are scheduled on an as-needed basis and regularly.
Support Services
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Counselor Manica meets with students twice a month on Fridays.
Times:
K-5th, 9:00 - 10:00
6th - 8th, 10:05 - 11:09
Topics Covered
- Social Skills
- Bullying
- Respect
- Mental Health
- Anxiety
- Anger
- Depression
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is counseling?
Counseling is a process where licensed professional(s) help guide or provide a safe space for others to resolve social, emotional, or psychological difficulties through different exercises and activities.
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Why is it important to have access to a counselor?
Access to a counselor is important to support people in becoming more joyful and productive. It provides a 'third space' where people can feel free from judgment, criticism, or punishment and allows them to process everyday struggles or difficulties.
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What is PBIS?
PBIS stands for Positive Intervention Behavior Support and it is a district-wide culture program that uses best educational practices to encourage effective collaboration and learning in schools.
This includes using affirmative language, rather than negative language to encourage appropriate behavior and response. "We walk down the hall quickly and quietly." Versus, "don't walk like that!"