Also visit Peace Wapiti Counseling Corner
Educational Counseling
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Program planning and timetabling
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Review of grad requirements and credits
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Presentations to Grades 9, 10, and 12
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Evaluation of out-of-province documents
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Planning for post-secondary requirements.
Post-Secondary and Career Counseling
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Calendars and web-site information for universities, colleges, and technical schools
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Scholarship information/applications
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Post-secondary and career planning
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Referrals to career counsellor, Beth Zazula, CTY
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Information about post- secondary and career events in the community and province
Personal Counseling
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Short-term support for personal issues
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Referral to community agencies for long-term support
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Sensitive listening and problem-solving
Personal problems may include:
AADAC Counselor
AADAC Vision: A healthy society that is free from the harmful effects of alcohol, other drugs and gambling.
AADAC (the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission) is an agency funded by the Government of Alberta to assist Albertans in achieving freedom from the harmful effects of alcohol, other drugs and gambling.
An AADAC counsellor offers support and counseling at Sexsmith Secondary School on a weekly basis to students who . . . . .
- struggle with addiction
- want to prevent harmful involvement
- want to know it they are at risk
- live in families where there is or has been alcohol or drug abuse
Talk to a principal or counselor if you wish to meet with the AADAC counselor.
FNMI (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) Liaison Worker
Marcel Lamoureux, our FNMI liason worker, is available most days in the counselling office. His role is to:
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Meet with FNMI students to help assess and support the academic and social needs of the students
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Support FNMI students in their efforts to obtain an education
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Assist FNMI students to develop pride in, and appreciation for, their FNMI culture and heritage
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Assist teachers and those working with FNMI students to develop an understanding and respect for FNMI culture
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Promote FNMI awareness in the school and communityserve as liaison between FNMI students with the various agencies concerned with the education and welfare of FNMI people
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Increase the knowledge and understanding of FNMI history in a true and accurate fashion
Sexsmith Schools Community Team
What is it?
The school-community team is a joint service of Sexsmith Secondary School and Robert W. Zahara Public School. It is made up of agency representatives who meet in the school to work closely and confidentially with parents and students who are in need of additional support.
The team consists of the following members:
Family-School Liaison Worker
Child & Family Services Worker
Mental Health Worker
Peace Country Health Centre Nurse
FNMI (First Nations Support Worker)
F.C.S.S. Worker – Town of Sexsmith
A.A.D.A.C. Counsellor
School Principal & Counsellor
As needed: R.C.M.P. Officer
Community Corrections Worker
Goals
Prevention
Parent Involvement
Support
Agency Interaction
Access to Community Services
What can the team offer?
Having difficulty at school or at home?
The team is willing to help!
The team offers . . . . .
a listening ear
cooperative brain-storming
suggestions
strategy planning
referral information
. . . on a wide variety of topics.
What does the team address?
Anxiety
Attendance
Behavior
Child Abuse/Neglect
Conflict and Anger
Depression and Suicide
Divorce/Separation
Family Problems and Crises
Grief and Loss
Health Concerns
Homework
Learning Difficulties
Parenting Concerns
Personality Conflict
Sexual Abuse and Assault
Smoking Cessation
Social Skills
Special Needs
Stress
Substance Abuse
Any other issue affecting your family
How do I get help?
Talk to the principal or counselor at your school.
The service is free, confidential, and effective.