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Counseling Department

WELCOME TO JM COUNSELING!

WELCOME TO JM COUNSELING!

We are surviving through difficult times in the midst of many unknowns. Life at the moment may feel overwhelming and stressful. Your feelings are valid, no matter what they are. This Virtual Calming Room known as BAY (Be an Advocate for Your Mental Health) is a virtual space for students, families, and staff to explore and use strategies and tools to manage emotions and feelings. Taking care of yourself and building resilience during this pandemic is so important and with the help of this virtual space, I hope that you are able to put yourself first!
 
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Devon Paige, School Counselor
Students may see Ms. Paige for individual and/or small group counseling for support with a variety of issues or concerns, some of which include: Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Academic Motivation, Self-Esteem, Impulse Control, Family Issues, and Grief/Loss. 

Parents are welcome to call or email Ms. Paige for a meeting if they have academic, social, or personal concerns about their child. Ms. Paige can arrange individual or small group counseling and will provide outside referrals for intervention if/when needed.

Students interested in receiving counseling services may email directly to Ms. Paige or feel free to come into the Counselor’s office located in the back end of the library.
Phone: (925) 377-2091; Email:
 
 
Olivia Flint, School Psychologist
Heather Glickman, School Psychologist
Mrs. Flint and Mrs.Glickman primarily work with students with Individual Education Plans. Based on concerns and needs, they provide individual and group counseling. They also consult with parents, teachers, and students to enhance and support diverse student learning needs, behavior, and mental health.   
 

STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Moraga School District strives to nurture the social, emotional, and physical well-being of all students. We offer a multi-tiered system of support for social-emotional well-being. 
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resources for students and parents

resources for students and parents

HELPFUL LINKS:
 
 
 
BOOKS FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS:
 
  • Kilpatrick, Hayley. The Drama Years.
  • Simmons, Rachael. Odd Girl Out.
  • Wiseman, Rosalind.  Queen Bees and Wannabees.
  • Coloroso, Barbara. The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander.
  • Pollack, William S. Real Boys: Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood.
  • Wiseman, Rosalind. Masterminds and Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules of Boy World.
  • Goldman, Carrie. Bullied.
  • Patterson, James. Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life.
  • Phelan, Thomas W., PhD. 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2 – 12.