Student Services

Mrs. Thurman- School Counselor
 
Welcome Roadrunners!  I am your School Counselor and I am excited to return to Reeds Elementary. I graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a MA Ed.S in Mental Health Counseling, and am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed School Counselor.  
 
Even though I have an array of counseling experiences, working in the school setting is by far my favorite.  I believe every student has personal strengths and the ability to overcome obstacles, and as a counselor I can assist in empowering students in the discovery of their personal strengths and the development of skills to cope with challenging situations.   
 
As a School Counselor, I am an additional support person that students can talk to when they are faced with  challenging circumstances.  A child may request to speak individually with me if he/she is angry, stressed, sad, has a conflict, etc.  Parents, teachers, administrators, and other school staff can make a referrals as well. School Counselors perform a variety of roles, therefore, if your student could benefit from therapy; I can provide a list of counseling resources. 
 
 
Confidentiality:
What a student shares with a counselor is confidential unless he/she:
  • Gives permission for the information to be shared.
  • If the child reports abuse or neglect.
  • If the child shares current harm to him/herself.
  • If the child shares plans to hurt himself/herself.
  • If the child shares that he/she is or plans to hurt others.  
  • A court order mandates a breach in confidentiality.

 

 
If you believe your student could benefit from meeting with me individually, please feel free to contact me.
 
Candice Thurman