Counseling Resources for Staff Members

^{This page is designated for Synergy staff members ONLY.}

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^{Crisis Counseling Referral}

If a student mentions that they are going to hurt themselves or someone else, please get in contact with a Counselor IMMEDIATELY so a risk assessment can be conducted. DO NOT FILL OUT THE FORM!

If a student mentions a serious concern (ie. death in the family, witnessed a death, etc) After a critical incident, some students may need extra support and counseling services. In order to effectively provide services to all students, crisis counselors will summons students from this list. Complete the form below and provide as much information as possible in the comment sections, such as:

They have witnessed community violence involving death or serious injury
They had a close relationship with the teacher/staff member
They have experienced a recent loss of family/friend

^{Counseling Referral (Social-Emotional)}

Notice a change in behavior or if a student discloses a concern. If you notice any of the following signs from a student, submit this form.

Drastic changes in peer engagement
Constant fatigue (sleeping in class/head down)
Withdrawn from activities once passionate about
Change in mood
Hygiene (physical appearance)

^{Academic Referral}

Noticed a change in student’s academic process:

Not turning in assignments
Low test scores
Not attending recommended tutoring/office hours
Failing a class(es)
Lack of motivation/disengaged from teacher/peers
Lack of etiquette in Zoom sessions (Individual Student or Whole Class)
Teacher/Student Mediation