Counseling Programs at Joy James

Counseling programs are developed and implemented based on student, school, and community needs.  Below are some of the programs that we currently are offering at Joy James.  Please contact the school counselor for more information about these programs at 817-252-2507.

Lions Quest

Lions Quest is a social emotional learning program implemented in all Castleberry ISD elementary schools in the 2017-2018 school year. Through this program, students at all grade levels acquire skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.   Students benefit from these lessons every week and practice the skills learned in the classroom on a daily basis.  For more information on Lions Quest and social emotional learning, please visit the following sites.
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Lions Quest

Pride Packs

Children are more likely to succeed if they feel connected to school.  Children experience connectedness when they believe that adults in the school care about them and their learning.  Joy James is implementing Pride Packs in the 2016-2017 school year to develop our students' connectedness to the Joy James family.  Pride Packs are groups comprised of an adult leader and 8-10 students from each grade level that meet once every six weeks for team building activities that focus on social awareness, relationship skills, and responsibility to self and others.  

Individual and Group Counseling

School counselors provide individual counseling to help students identify problems and then work on solutions to those problems.  Some common issues that school counselors discuss with students include:  stress, peer relationships, adult relationships, grief, anger, self-esteem, and academics.  Students who need long-term therapy for complicated issues or psychological diagnosis are referred to community agencies.  
Group counseling is an effective way for students to explore their ideas, attitudes, feelings, and behaviors.  Groups at Joy James vary based on need.  

 Mentors

Joy James is fortunate to partner with Fullness Community Center to provide mentors for our students who need extra encouragement in school.  Mentors meet with students weekly to offer support and guidance.