Counseling Brochure

I am posting the counseling brochure that I put together to let parents know that I use animals at school. Informing parents is a must, and can protect us as counselors and our campuses and districts from angry parents. I am unable to get the picture of the rabbit to post. My wireless keeps dropping! I hope you "get the picture" of how I set up my brochure to inform parents about the use of animals.

• Winston is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who has grown up in the school setting, both adoring and being adored by children. As a canine counselor he is an example of friendship and love. He teaches children respect and safety around animals, and sloppily delivers kisses when he deems them necessary. Mostly, he sleeps, reminding us all to let stress and anxiety melt away… but stay awake during class!
  
  
  Lucky Bunny was adopted by Mrs. McDonald in June of 2007. Lucky found not only a home, but also a career in the counseling profession. He is willing to eat large numbers of vegetables from the hands of small children, all of whom leave with a smile. He teaches us that even the smallest among us have a very important place in life.
  
  Please let the counselor know of any allergies your child has to rabbits or dogs.
  
  Mrs. McDonald received her counseling degree from Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches. She has spent 15 of her 20 years in education with the CyFair District. Her advanced trainings include trauma and grief assistance and crisis response.
  Believing that it is important to make connections with children, Mrs. McDonald uses child-friendly approaches such as art, sand tray, play, and animals.
  Classroom guidance lessons provide the opportunity for the counselor to interact with all children. Lesson topics will include conflict resolution, friendship, and tolerance.
• I include my phone number here or staple my business card.
• One the other side I post information such as the following:
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  Did you know there are many things to do in the counselor’s office?
  
  …. I can talk about things that are
  important to me.
  
  …. I can play games that help me to
  learn about myself and others.
  
  …. I can use puppets to help me talk.
  
  …. I can be in a discussion group.
  
  …. I can just sit and think.
  
  …. I can read books about different
  concerns.
  
  Did you know that a child may see the counselor for:
  
  …. Inadequate peer relationships?
  
  …. Self expression?
  
  …. Under achievement?
  
  …. A fear?
  
  …. A physical concern?
  
  …. Learning concerns?