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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There was a message on Facebook and email from FCPS about mental health awareness for May. The message encouraged students to talk to a school counselor or psychologist. I would really encourage FCPS to change this language, because school counselors are not always effective. I'm sure there are wonderful stories of counselors helping kids but I have not heard a single one. Kids need to go to multiple outlets with their issues. Our experience with a school counselor was that I had a 20 minute long conversation with her and she said she'd meet with my child right away- 4 months went by and my child was desperate and lost trust in the school entirely. Do not entrust your child's well being to school staff. There are parents who are putting pressure on kids, but kids need to talk to their parents, friends, other trusted adults in addition to or even instead of school staff.

If school counselors had the slightest clue how to deal with bullying, they would do it. I don't question intent, they have good hearts. They do not have any solutions. They do not use any disciplinary actions against bullies. They gave me suggestions to deal with bullying like my kid was 4 years old. Schools cannot handle bullying of any variety. Our only choice was to leave for private.[/quote]

I second this. 
My dd's counselor doesn't even know the graduation requirements. I definitely wouldn't trust him with her mental health [/quote]

Agree. They actually did more damage. Dr Obershneider in Asburn really gets it, if anyone is interested. [/quote]

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