St. Mary's Academy

Counseling Services

At St. Mary's Academy the counseling department provides social and emotional support to JK-12th grade students through a comprehensive counseling program. School counselors provide short-term support to help students work through personal, social, emotional, and developmental issues that impact their school success. Students can receive counseling support through individual counseling, small group counseling, and classroom guidance. 

SOME OF THE TOPICS SCHOOL COUNSELORS CAN HELP STUDENTS ADDRESS INCLUDE:

Academic guidance
Anger
Anxiety/Stress
Behavior
Bullying
Conflict Resolution
Crisis Intervention
Decision-making/Problem-solving
Divorce/Family Changes
Grief and Loss
Social Skills

While parents may not be advised of every student-counselor interaction, they will be notified when there is a concern for student safety. Please contact the school counselors for more information and available resources.

 

Resources

Safe 2 Tell: Anonymously report anything that concerns or threatens you, your friends, your family or your community. 

Colorado Crisis Services: Colorado’s first statewide resource for mental health, substance use or emotional crisis help, information and referrals. You can call about anything in your life that you feel you need help with or want to talk about. 1-844-493-8255 (Text “TALK” to 38255).

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.1-800-273-8255.

The Eating Disorder Foundation: The Eating Disorder Foundation engages in education and advocacy initiatives together with timely support and help in identifying appropriate treatment options for individuals with eating disorders and their families. 

After a Loved One Dies

Talking to Children About Death

The Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children and Families: Provide support and resources for children, teens, young adults and their families dealing with loss/grief. 

Judi’s House: Non-profit organization in Denver which provides support and resources for grieving children and families. 

Tobacco Prevention Toolkit: Tobacco and Nicotine information.

Vaping Youth Help Advisory: Youth Vaping and Use Advisory

Child Mind Institute: Resources, support, and education for children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. 

Love and Logic: Positive parenting strategies and techniques to help build health relationships with your child.

Rachel Simmons: Author, educator, and cofounder of the Girls Leadership Institute. 

Recommended Books

Enough As She Is by Rachel Simmons

Little Girls Can Be Mean by Michelle Anthony and Reyna Lindert

The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey

The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Frances Jensent and Amy Nutt

The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies To Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel Siegel & Tina Bryson

Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen by David Walsh 

Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys by Stephen James