Hello, my name is Kristen Lombardo.  I am the school counselor for grades 2 through 6.  I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and my Masters Degree in School Counseling from Eastern University.  Prior to coming to East Greenwich I worked for six years as a social worker with at risk youth.

My role as the school counselor is to provide individual counseling, small group counseling, large group counseling, and consultation.  Individual counseling allows you or your child the maximum amount of privacy.  It is face to face, one-on-one counseling.  A specific topic is discussed during these sessions.   Sessions usually take place once a week but may also take place only as needed.   Small group counseling usually consists of four to six members.  Again, a specific topic is discussed.  It may be problem-centered (anger management, conflict resolution) or need-centered (self-esteem, social skills).  The benefit of a small group is that the children learn from each other.  Small group usually runs once a week for eight to ten week periods.  Several times a year large group counseling will also take place.  These groups consist of classroom lessons.  The benefit of classroom lessons is that you can reach the maximum amount of students in a small amount of time.  Usually these lessons are co-taught with the classroom teachers so lessons can carry over into everyday classroom activities.  Some examples of large group lessons would be conflict resolution, career awareness, or transitions to the Mickle School from Jeffery Clark or from the Mickle school to Kingsway.  Consultation is a major role I have here at East Greenwich.  I maintain open communication between teachers, the principal, the special area teachers, related service providers, parents, and community resource providers.  Even if I never see your child for individual counseling or group counseling I will become familiar with your child through the consultation process.

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