By: Luisa Perez, Clinician One morning, a student cautiously walked into the counseling office and motioned that she wanted to talk. Choked up by her tears, the student explained she felt she did not belong among her school peers as an Indian girl. I could hear her frustration as she expressed wanting to fit in…
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September is Healthy Aging Month. It provides many ideas for adults to improve their physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
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By Gideon Abadilla, Youth Development Specialist In honor of LGBTQ Pride Month, the Carteret High School Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) hosted Pride events within the high school this past June. On June 2nd, the GSA sponsored a Pride Month Giveaway Table where they distributed a multitude of LGBTQ-themed freebies to students and staff outside…
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Alyssa Steele and Alexa Manley, Clinicians A key role as a school-based mental health clinician is prevention education. The purpose of prevention education is to proactively approach issues, rather than addressing them after they have already occurred. Developing resiliency is an important part of prevention because it equips students with the tools and skills they…
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Alyssa Steele and Alexa Manley, Clinicians Carteret Elementary Schools acknowledge growth mindset as the social emotional learning topic for the month of May. Having a growth mindset means that we believe our abilities can be further developed with dedication, hard work and persistence. When a child has a growth mindset, they believe in themselves and…
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By ShaRonda Amon, Coalition Coordinator As a parent, the teenage years can be a balancing act. For their teenagers to develop into successful adults, parents will need to give them more freedom to make their own decisions. It is also necessary for parents to guide their teens and give them the tools they need to make…
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A strong parent-child relationship is vital for several reasons. It provides a secure base from which children can explore the world, knowing they have a loving and supportive presence to rely on. It creates a sense of trust, allowing children to develop healthy attachments and develop a positive sense of self. Moreover, a strong parent-child…
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By Alejandra Lopez, Clinician As the end of the 2022-2023 school year comes to an end. The Path at Carteret Junior High School hosted their 2nd Annual Glam Sessions for 8th-grade students for their dinner dance. Alejandra Lopez and Sofia Saieh-Kuczynski from The Path, created this event for students to have the opportunity to receive…
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Are you unsure how to prevent drug or alcohol use? The resources for youth substance use are close by.
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Family therapy has emerged as a transformative approach to resolving conflicts, improving communication, and strengthening familial bonds. Understanding that obstacles within a home setting are intertwined and necessitate a comprehensive strategy, family counseling provides an exclusive avenue for families to maneuver and conquer the trials they encounter. In our modern, rapidly evolving, and intricate society,…
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By: Lauren Balkan, Deputy Director – School-Based Clinical Services Since 2006, Wellspring has been delivering school-based clinical services (SBCS) in Middlesex County. The flagship program, Pathways School-Based Youth Services Program, established at Carteret High School, is funded by a grant from the NJ Department of Children and Services. Additional programs have been implemented at Carteret…
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