The following support groups will be offered by the Outreach Office this school year.  Each group will meet for approximately 30 to 45 minutes a week for 9 weeks.

ANGER MANAGEMENT: Students who demonstrate overly aggressive behavior will have the opportunity to learn skills that will lead to a decrease in their stress level as well as channel their anger in a constructive non- destructive fashion.

SELF-ESTEEM: Students will learn to tap into resources within themselves.  In addition, help will be given to each student to improve his or her personal and social skills.

GRIEF GROUP: Students who have experienced a recent loss of a family member or friend.  The loss can either be a death, a terminal illness or someone moving away.

CHILDREN ARE PEOPLE TOO: This group is primarily for students who have chemically dependent parents, siblings or family members.  This group will provide students with tools which will assist them in recognizing ways to prevent alcohol and drug related problems.

CHILDREN IN TRANSITION: This group will assist the student in answering common questions when they learn their parents are separating or divorcing.  This group is also for students who are already living in a divorced or separated environment.

STRESS MANAGEMENT: Students will learn techniques to better cope with the pressure they put on themselves and pressures around them.

COMMUNICATION:  Students learn to express themselves and gain skills to ask questions to get their needs met.

SOCIAL SKILLS: Teaches students self esteem, self-control, respect for the rights of others and a sense of responsibility for their own actions.