Working with Children
Children’s Issues Self-Esteem Peer Issues Fighting Loss and Grief Abuse Loneliness and isolation Living in two cultures
Issues School difficulties Depression/anxiety Homelessness Truancy Substance Abuse Divorce
Group Considerations Setting Set clear expectations Need for increased planning Need to involve parents
Counselor Characteristics Patience Caring Playfulness Sense of humor Can identify with one’s own childhood Firmness w/o being punitive Appropriate anger expression
Counselor Characteristics Concern and interest for children Knowing your limitations
Professional Characteristics Understanding of developmental tasks of childhood Understanding of group skills An ability to work with diverse populations Supervised training in work with children
Special Issues Working with families Working with teachers