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Counselor Bio Lori Warren is the guidance counselor for Saint Pius X School. Mrs. Warren received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Master of Science degree in community counseling from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Before coming to work at Saint Pius X, she served as a counselor intern for Family and Children's Service in Greensboro, worked in a group practice setting as an individual / group / marriage / family counselor for Guilford - Randolph Psychological Associates, and served as the home / school / family counselor for the Rockingham County Juvenile Center. Mrs. Warren is
a National Certified Counselor (NCC) as well as a North Carolina
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Besides serving as
guidance counselor for Saint Pius X, Mrs. Warren is also the Summer Camp
Program Director and Director of Marketing.
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING OFFERS… Classroom Guidance Activities Classroom guidance activities/sessions are offered for students within their classroom setting. Topics for these developmental guidance sessions include: understanding self and others; communication skills; relational and social skills, anger management; coping with conflict and career awareness. Small Group Counseling The counselor works with small groups of students to develop competencies in certain areas such as school adjustment, study skills, anger management, and improving peer relations. Specific groups are formed to address a certain area such as divorce, self-concept, and new student orientation. Individual Counseling Help is given in developing more positive attitudes and behaviors. Reaching potential, getting along with others, and coping with difficulties that may interfere with school success are among common topics of counseling. Counseling helps students assume responsibility for goal setting, decision making, and development of problem solving skills. Parent Conferences Parents are encouraged to call the counselor about student or school concerns. The counselor is also available during the regularly scheduled parent-teacher conference times. Consultation Consultation among counselor/teacher/parents is the norm for initiating dialogue and continuing follow through about students’ needs, concerns and progress. Community Resources The counselor can provide information to families about agencies in the community where help can be found when the need arises. The counselor and all school personnel are obligated by state law to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to the Department of Social Services. Crisis Intervention The counselor is the designated leader of the school’s Crisis Intervention Management Team. Parent Workshops During the year, the counselor may sponsor group
sessions on a variety of topics including parenting skills, discipline
techniques, relationship issues, and homework hassles. HOW DOES A STUDENT SEE THE COUNSELOR? There are three ways a student sees a
counselor:
Catholic School counselors follow the American School Counselor Association’s ethical standards and governmental law in maintaining confidentiality. When a child reveals he/she or someone else is in danger, the counselor will notify the appropriate parties. |
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