{"id":774,"date":"2021-07-13T13:40:10","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T20:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/lake-trail-community-school\/?page_id=774"},"modified":"2025-03-07T14:27:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T22:27:23","slug":"counselling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/lake-trail-community-school\/counselling\/","title":{"rendered":"Counselling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-n3osr-08f960018fb3513662d9fd5fc85ac1b3\">\n.flex_column.av-n3osr-08f960018fb3513662d9fd5fc85ac1b3{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-n3osr-08f960018fb3513662d9fd5fc85ac1b3 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-gp33n-19a9478929f296c1b67f813fe5ec8814\">\n.avia-image-container.av-gp33n-19a9478929f296c1b67f813fe5ec8814 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-gp33n-19a9478929f296c1b67f813fe5ec8814 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-gp33n-19a9478929f296c1b67f813fe5ec8814 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-818 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-818 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/lake-trail-community-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2021\/07\/Counselling.jpg\" alt='' title='Little black girl and her parents at psychologist consultation'  height=\"501\" width=\"800\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/lake-trail-community-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2021\/07\/Counselling.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/lake-trail-community-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2021\/07\/Counselling-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/lake-trail-community-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2021\/07\/Counselling-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/lake-trail-community-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2021\/07\/Counselling-705x442.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-afowj-0c4ea9d007e61192011b3c8b5da46c8d\">\n.flex_column.av-afowj-0c4ea9d007e61192011b3c8b5da46c8d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-afowj-0c4ea9d007e61192011b3c8b5da46c8d av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-km3r2n1k-e08de536b5b318e164159610a82ee296 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 class=\"pageTitle \">Counselling<\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Welcome to the Lake Trail Counselling Page! On this page, you will find information and links related to student and family supports.<\/p>\n<p>Our Team is ready to work with you.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">School Counsellor:\u00a0<a href=\"jessica.kerekesrinn@sd71.bc.ca\">jessica.kerekesrinn@sd71.bc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Youth Family Worker:\u00a0<a href=\"alexa.messelink@sd71.bc.ca\">alexa.messelink@sd71.bc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/lake-trail-community-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2021\/07\/Take-Self-Care-Workbook.pdf\">Take Self-Care Workbook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/lake-trail-community-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2021\/07\/8-Ways-Anxiety-Shows-Up-as-Something-Else.jpg\">8 Ways Anxiety Shows Up as Something Else<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mental Health Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please see a detailed list of mental health supports in the Comox Valley here : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/lake-trail-community-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/05\/MentalHealthSupports.pdf\">Mental Health Resources &#8211; Comox Valley<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Safe Technology Use:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even if you think you are pretty savvy with technology, the landscape in this area shifts every minute of every day. \u00a0It can be hard to keep up on the latest and greatest recommendations and best practices.\u00a0Here are some sites that can help with cyberbullying, cyber security risks, and how you can protect yourself and your devices.<\/p>\n<p>We have also added a couple of helpful resources in the area of\u00a0youth mental health.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cybertip.ca\/app\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cybertip.ca<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Canadian Centre for Child Protection \u2013 Tip Line for reporting exploitation of children.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mobility.protectchildren.ca\/mobile-phone-technology\/living-in-a-wireless-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mobile Phone Safety<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Get up to date resources for guiding the use of mobile phones for teens.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callersmart.com\/articles\/49\/What-Is-Cyberbullying-and-How-to-Stop-It\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Caller Smart \u2013 https:\/\/www.callersmart.com\/articles\/49\/What-Is-Cyberbullying-and-How-to-Stop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/needhelpnow.ca\">Needhelpnow.ca<\/a> &#8211; Support for individuals experiencing online sexual violence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sexual Health:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The following are some links recommended by Dr. Claire to help with understanding and explaining the sexual health curriculum and answering questions you\u00a0 might have regarding sexual health.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sexandu.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.sexandu.ca<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/teens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/teens<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fightthenewdrug.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/fightthenewdrug.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/needhelpnow.ca\/app\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/needhelpnow.ca\/app\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Crisis Support:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Youth may experience times of mental health crisis or concern their own safety or that of someone they know. In these times, it is important to have access to supports that are available immediately. The following are some important links and numbers that could be used in the event of a crisis.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningthroughloss.org\/\">Learningthroughloss.org<\/a> &#8211; Support for youth in Greif &amp; Loss<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/Youthspace.ca\">Youthspace.ca<\/a> &#8211; Crisis line for youth 6pm-10pm texting<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthinbc.com\/\">Youth in BC<\/a> &#8211; Chatline for mental health support<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/need2.ca\/\">Need2.ca<\/a> &#8211; Suicide Prevention Education and Support<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vicrisis.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.vicrisis.ca<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Vancouver Island Crisis Line is available to anyone in crisis or in need of support. Trained counsellors are available 24 hours a day at\u00a0<strong>1-888-494-3888<\/strong>\u00a0or online at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:chat@vicrisis.ca\">chat@vicrisis.ca<\/a>. They are also available by text from 6pm-10pm at\u00a0<strong>250-800-3806<\/strong>. This agency allows people in crisis to access supports from trained mental health professionals in order to help themselves or to send help to a friend in crisis.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/needhelpnow.ca\/app\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Need Help Now<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 C<\/strong><strong>anadian Centre for Childhood Protection \u2013 Steps to help in situations of exploitation. How to stop material from spreading on the internet and how to get help.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1-800-663-9122<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Ministry of Children and Families &#8211; If you or someone you know is in danger due to abuse or drug\/alcohol use in the home, you can call this number to get help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Anxiety and Depression<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many students at the middle school age level begin to struggle with symptoms of low mood and feelings of anxiousness and stress. While many of these feelings are normal and natural and often related to changing hormones, there are some things that can be done to support a healthy positive outlook during this time. Mental health can be seriously impacted by diet, exercise, sleep, mindful practices and technology use. The following are some websites that can be useful in helping young people to overcome feelings of low mood and stress.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anxietycanada.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.anxietycanada.com\/\u00a0<\/a>&#8211; On this site, you will find a number of amazing resources for supporting those who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety and low mood. This is a useful website for youth because it has a lot of information and support specific to young people.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mindcheck.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MindCheck.ca<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A variety of resources to explore mood\/anxiety, substance abuse etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>School Bullying<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many parents and educators struggle to find resources to help put a stop to bullying behaviors in our schools. Please take a look at the following link for more information and useful resources pertaining to bullying and its impacts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erasereportit.gov.bc.ca\/\">ERASE &#8211; Expect Respect &amp; A Safe Education<\/a> &#8211; Online reporting system for BC community members of concerning behaviors witnessed or rumored.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teach.com\/online-ed\/counseling-degrees\/online-masters-school-counseling\/bullying-resources\/\">Bullying Resources for Parents and Educators\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Community Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"28\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foundrybc.ca\/comoxvalley\/\">Foundry<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"28\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyfamilyservices.com\/programs--2\/community-based-victims-services-program\">Community Based Victim Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"28\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/justice\/criminal-justice\/bcs-criminal-justice-system\/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime\/victim-of-crime\/victim-services-directory\/vs-comox-valley-rcmp\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Comox Valley Victim Services RCMP<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"28\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"tel:(250) 338-7575\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(250) 338-7575<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-774","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-25 04:32:05","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"post_tag","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/lake-trail-community-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/774","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/lake-trail-community-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/lake-trail-community-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/lake-trail-community-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/lake-trail-community-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=774"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/lake-trail-community-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/774\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2996,"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/lake-trail-community-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/774\/revisions\/2996"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/lake-trail-community-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=774"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/lake-trail-community-school\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=774"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}