Counselling
Last updated September 1st, 2015
Counselling Assignments for 2015-2016
| Last name starts with | Assigned Counsellor | Phone number 613-592-3361 | Email Address |
| Grade 9 students | Mrs Barnabe | ext. 2012 | |
| Grade 10 students | Mrs. Saunders | ext. 2009 | |
| Grade 11 students | Mr. Barnabe | ext. 2011 | |
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Grade 12 students – assigned by alpha
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| A – H | Mr. Barnabe | ext. 2011 | |
| I – P | Mrs. Saunders | ext. 2009 | |
| Q – Z | Ms. Barnabe | ext. 2012 | |
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Guidance Technician
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Ms.Gervais
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ext. 2008
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The role of the Guidance staff is to help answer student questions
and explore alternatives to educational, career and personal concerns.
They are a source of assistance and information in the following
areas.
Educational Counselling
- selecting high school courses
- addressing timetable concerns
- dealing with difficulties in learning, studying or organizing time
- working with students, their parents and teachers to develop an educational plan
- consideing educational opportunities after high school
- finding information on further education
- completing the college or university application process
- finding out about financial assistance and scholarships
Career Counselling
- exploring possible career areas through the use of interest inventory surveys and print material
- using work experience and job shadowing to further firsthand knowledge of the world of work
- developing resumes and job search skills
Personal Counselling
- learning more about yourself and others
- dealing with personal concerns
- talking over difficult situations and find alternative solutions
- referring to community services as required
Students dealing with the effects of substance issues (alcohol/drugs) students may ask their guidance counsellor to arrange a meeting our
Rideauwood Counsellor
Resource List for Youth
| Distress Line | |
| Kids Help Phone Line | |
| Ottawa Mobile Crisis Team | |
| Mental Health Crisis Centre | |
| Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre | |
| Community Resource Centre of Kanata, Goulbourn & West Carleton |
Drugs and Alcohol
| Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services | |
| David Smith Centre |
Health and Sexuality
| Eating Disorder Clinic | |
| Adolescent Health Clinic | |
| Sexual Health Clinic |
Counselling Resources
| Youth Services Bureau | |
| Children’s Aid Society | |
| Youth Employment Resource Centre | |
| Youth Net/Reseau-Abo |
Special Education
| Learning Support Teachers: | Mary Saunders and Alex Massett |
| Teachers for the Developmental Disabilties Program: | Jennifer Carter and Dave Coates |