Welcome to Mrs. Durst's Counseling Corner!
Email:
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I am very pleased to be your school counselor for all grades at Terra Alta East Preston and Aurora School. I really enjoy working with the students, teachers and parents of Preston County to help make these schools a wonderful place to learn. I love being a school counselor because it gives me the opportunity to work with many children and their families on important skills. I truly believe it is vital for the adults of the future to learn how to communicate and get along with each other and to solve difficult problems without violence. As I work with our students, I hope to be touching the future in a positive way.
I wanted to allow you to get to know be better so here is a little information about me. I am a certified School Counselor in Preston County. I am at two schools: Terra Alta East Preston and Aurora School. I grew up in Preston County and will always call this place my home. I attended West Virginia Wesleyan College, where I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I also have my Master's degree in School Counseling from West Virginia University. I am certified to counsel all age groups (PreK-Adult). I am also a National Board Certified Counselor. This is my sixth year as a school counselor in Preston County, and I am excited to continue my journey with all my awesome students!
Students can be referred to small group and individual guidance by a parent or teacher. Students who have personal issues can also request to speak with me themselves. Referrals are available outside my office or you can click the link below. You can also give me a call or e-mail me ([email protected]) to discuss any issue. My door is always open!
Email:
[email protected]
I am very pleased to be your school counselor for all grades at Terra Alta East Preston and Aurora School. I really enjoy working with the students, teachers and parents of Preston County to help make these schools a wonderful place to learn. I love being a school counselor because it gives me the opportunity to work with many children and their families on important skills. I truly believe it is vital for the adults of the future to learn how to communicate and get along with each other and to solve difficult problems without violence. As I work with our students, I hope to be touching the future in a positive way.
I wanted to allow you to get to know be better so here is a little information about me. I am a certified School Counselor in Preston County. I am at two schools: Terra Alta East Preston and Aurora School. I grew up in Preston County and will always call this place my home. I attended West Virginia Wesleyan College, where I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I also have my Master's degree in School Counseling from West Virginia University. I am certified to counsel all age groups (PreK-Adult). I am also a National Board Certified Counselor. This is my sixth year as a school counselor in Preston County, and I am excited to continue my journey with all my awesome students!
Students can be referred to small group and individual guidance by a parent or teacher. Students who have personal issues can also request to speak with me themselves. Referrals are available outside my office or you can click the link below. You can also give me a call or e-mail me ([email protected]) to discuss any issue. My door is always open!
What does the school counselor do?
Counseling is a helping process in which the school counselor provides a safe, nurturing environment to foster a trusting relationship with students. In this confidential relationship, students can explore their feelings and experiences in hopes of finding a meaningful, positive solution to their personal issues. The school counselor can help students grow socially and emotionally by providing a listening ear and by teaching skills such as: understanding and managing feelings, solving problems, making friends, and more.
How do I work with students?
As your School Counselor, I develop confidential relationships with students. This means that information gathered through meetings with students and parents/guardians will be shared on a "need to know" basis only. I work to maintain the privacy of students and their families. When information needs to be shared, I will assess who needs to know and what information needs to be known to best help students and their families. I tell students, "What you say in here, stays in here. Except if...someone is hurting you, you want to hurt someone, or you want to hurt yourself."
Counseling is a helping process in which the school counselor provides a safe, nurturing environment to foster a trusting relationship with students. In this confidential relationship, students can explore their feelings and experiences in hopes of finding a meaningful, positive solution to their personal issues. The school counselor can help students grow socially and emotionally by providing a listening ear and by teaching skills such as: understanding and managing feelings, solving problems, making friends, and more.
How do I work with students?
- Classroom Guidance- The counselor goes into the classrooms to teach knowledge, skills and attitudes that will help students reach their full potential in the areas of academic, career and personal/social development.
- Individual Mini-Meetings- The counselor consults with each student for a brief meeting, not to exceed 5 minutes, to gain insight on their academic, career, and personal/social needs.
- Small Group Counseling- The counselor works with students in smaller group settings to address specific areas of concern. Group availability is selected by the counselor based on amount of need. If group is unavailable, the counselor can work with a student individually.
- Individual Counseling- The counselor meets with individual students to help solve problems that are interfering with their learning and sense of well-being.
- Parent and Teacher Consultation- The counselor meets with parents and/or teachers regarding issues with students.
- Responsive Services- Includes crisis intervention, consultation, collaboration, and conflict resolution.
As your School Counselor, I develop confidential relationships with students. This means that information gathered through meetings with students and parents/guardians will be shared on a "need to know" basis only. I work to maintain the privacy of students and their families. When information needs to be shared, I will assess who needs to know and what information needs to be known to best help students and their families. I tell students, "What you say in here, stays in here. Except if...someone is hurting you, you want to hurt someone, or you want to hurt yourself."