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Counseling Services

Counseling Services are offered at the South Hunterdon Regional Elementary School through our school counselor who is part of our full-time staff with the goal to to support all students with social, emotional, and academic growth. Services are provided to youth who struggle to manage emotional or behavioral issues that impede their healthy function in school and/or in the community, as well as those who might benefit from preventative interventions and strategies. Counseling services are available to all students.

If you would like to make a referral for counseling services, please contact Mrs. Cortina for assistance with that process. Please also visit our district website for additional Health Services information as well as Mental Health Resources.

Our school Counselor is:

Melissa Cortina
Phone: 609-397-0183 x 1272
Email: melissa.cortina@shrsd.org

Additional Information

    • Counseling with children individually
    • Teaching guidance lessons in the classroom
    • Conducting small group counseling sessions
    • Consulting with parents in private conferences about their child
    • Consulting with teachers
    • Conducting parenting workshops
    • Providing information on community resources for families 
    • Helps children cope with difficult and/or unchangeable life events
    • Helps children recognize and make use of their potential
    • Gives children the opportunity to share their feelings and concerns
    • Develops problem-solving ability
    • Teaches decision making skills

  • Students in all grade levels are provided with classroom guidance lessons and partner activities related to our character values. Grade levels work to earn the title of exceptional class character.


    Trait of the Month Schedule:

    October - Respect

    November - Gratitude

    December - Citizenship

    January - Self-Control

    February - Kindness

    March - Patience

    April - Perseverance

    May - Responsible Decision Making

    June - Leadership

SHRES Counseling Connection Resources

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