ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR:
Riverside has a school counselor available for the students every day. The counselor works between both elementary buildings, half days. The school counselor can provide:
- crisis counseling
- educational support
- referrals to community services as well as short term skills-based group counseling
- classroom interventions and observations
- Student Assistance Team evaluation and case management
- Special Education assistance and information
- parent and teacher consultation
These services are not intended to take the place of traditional therapy/counseling for intense or more severe issues. A school counselor cannot provide weekly, one-on-one therapeutic sessions, but will be able to refer parents to qualified providers outside of the school system if they feel that their child needs more help than short-term counseling can provide.
School Counseling services are intended to support a child’s learning and promote their ability to participate in the classroom environment.
Your Elementary school counselor is Steffany Predosa, LLPC. She holds a master’s degree in counseling, and is a licensed K-12 school counselor in the state of Michigan, as well as a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor. Mrs. Predosa is available at Riverside during most weekdays from 11:40 am- 2:40 pm, or at any time during the day by email at spredosa@constps.org.
