Counsellor
Building relationships is an essential part of the Selwyn House mission. As school counsellor, my role is to support, advocate and advise the Selwyn House community members. School counselors assist students at all levels, from elementary school to high school graduation and beyond. They act as advocates for students’ well-being, and as valuable resources for their educational advancement. I will try to best meet the needs of the Selwyn community by addressing the personal, social/emotional, and psychological issues that may arise. I can provide opportunities for the Selwyn community to make informed decisions and broaden their knowledge and skill base. The focus is always on trying to make students feel and be as successful as they can and have a plan for their goals and how to achieve them.
I’m just a phone call or an email away.
I’m here to help the Selwyn community of students, parents and faculty.
I look forward to meeting, talking or hearing from you at your convenience.
List of 8 news stories.
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MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS TIPS FOR QUARANTINE EXTENDED
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Corona Virus - Covid-19 Counselor's Tips
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McGill Effective Parenting Series 2020
Join McGill experts for this year's lecture series, with practical advice and engaging discussions for parents trying to navigate the challenges of raising kids in the digital age. Link -
How Strengthening Relationships with Boys Can Help Them Learn
Here is a great article on How Strengthening Relationships with Boys Can Help Them Learn Link -
Emotionally Equipped: Skills to Teach our Kids and Why Prevention Works
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Better Managing Anxiety: A Group For Teens
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges for adolescents today. This workshop for teens ages 12-16 will help them to both manage and reduce stress levels using concrete and accessible tools that they will be able to practice across contexts and throughout time. -
The Homework System That Really Works
ADHD and homework mix like oil and water. All of the little details — from writing down assignments to remembering due dates — require intense focus and memory. With these routines, teachers and parents can replace after-school tantrums with higher grades. Click the Link
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Upcoming Trainings
There are upcoming training opportunities for parents. Please check out the links below and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Recent Special Programs
- Expert Student Panels on Sibling Rivalry, Anxiety, and Raising Adolescents
- Parent Education on Managing the Perils of Life On Line
- The Dolphin Parent with Dr. Shimi Kang
- Art with Impact/ Using film to learn and share information on mental health issues
- Jason Funican on Reducing Stigma of Mental Health Issues
- The SHS Big Brother Program with over 80 participants
- Enhancing Boys' Lives Through the Arts/an IBSC Regional Conference
- Promoting Sexual Citizenship/Curriculum Development with Dr. Ada Sinacore
- Communications and Policy Development Workshops with Dr. Ada Sinacore
School Counsellor
Carissa Springer
Carissa Springer
514-931-9481 ext 2226
springerc@selwyn.ca
springerc@selwyn.ca
