BRENHAM ISD IMPLEMENTING NEW COUNSELING PROGRAM

  

The start of a new school year can also be a beginning for new school programs.

At Brenham ISD, a new mental health program will look to assist children dealing with social and emotional issues.

Coordinator of Social and Emotional Learning Shawn Mays is in charge of the program, which will provide services for all students’ social and emotional needs.

She says the program is designed to address the core of their problems, through either direct counseling or teaching coping and social skills.

 

Mays says the program acts as a proactive approach to school security, as the social and emotional aspect is just as important as the physical.

The program will also reach out to the community to get parents involved, and let them know how to educate students and others.

Since Mays’ position is relatively new, she says the program could still take on new roles as it moves toward a bigger picture.

 

Mays wants students to feel comfortable, and to talk about their stress or concerns with someone they can trust.  She encourages anyone with questions or concerns to reach out to a school administrator, who will go through the proper avenues to ensure students get the help they need.

The community is invited to come out and meet Mays on Tuesday, September 25 at 12 p.m. or 6 p.m., at the Brenham Community Education building, on 1301 South Market Street.