Counseling Department
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Welcome! My name is Katie Giacometti and I am the School Adjustment Counselor at South Grafton Elementary School.
While some children are referred to meet with me by their classroom teachers, I also always encourage parents to reach out directly if they are looking for help so that we can work on finding some help together.
What does a School Adjustment Counselor do?
My job is largely focused on helping your child manage all things related to their social-emotional well-being. Whether I am doing full class lessons on social-emotional regulation, meeting with children for lunch bunch groups or meeting individually to work on IEP goals and/or issues that pop up during the year; I am here to help both them and you navigate these early years in their lives.
Common reasons children may be referred to meet with the School Adjustment Counselor are:
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Managing big feelings
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Transitioning to school
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Managing major life changes (divorce, grief, etc)
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Learning coping skills
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Received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University New England.
- Utilize various therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Play Therapy.
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Made a career shift from working with adults in the Drug Court system to working with our youngest population!
- Live in Grafton so we may see each other around town at kids' sporting events or out to eat at some of our favorite spots.
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Love to spend my free time traveling and exploring with my family! 😀
