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Seaholm (continued)
Mary
N-S
Golonka
Mackenzie
T-Z
Wolf
Brenda
College & Career
Guinan-Huddy
Specialist
Counseling
Carey
Balow
Secretary
Catherine
Registrar
Henne
Lincoln Street
Counselor
Kristen
Erickson
Student Last Names
A-Z
Counseling Support Services
MGolonka@birmingham.k12.mi.us
248-203-3757
Mwolf@birmingham.k12.mi.us
248-203-3740
BGuinanhuddy@birmingham.k12.mi.us
248-203-4253
CBalow@birmingham.k12.mi.us
248-203-3751
CHenne@birmingham.k12.mi.us
248-203-3754
Email
Phone
KErickson@birmingham.k12.mi.us
248-203-4889
School counselors provide services to students, parents, school staff and the community in the following areas:
Direct Student Services:
Direct services are in-person interactions between school counselors and students and include the following:
• School counseling core curriculum: This curriculum consists of structured lessons designed to help students
attain the desired competencies and to provide all students with the knowledge, attitudes and skills appropriate
for their developmental level. The school counseling core curriculum is delivered throughout the school’s overall
curriculum and is systematically presented by school counselors in collaboration with other professional
educators in classroom and group activities.
• Individual student planning: School counselors coordinate ongoing systemic activities designed to assist
students in establishing personal goals and developing future plans.
Responsive Services:
Responsive services are activities designed to meet students’ immediate needs and concerns. Responsive services
include counseling in individual or small-group settings or crisis response. This could be regarding peer or family
concerns, academic stress, mental health challenges, grief/loss or other areas students may need support in.
Indirect Student Services:
Indirect services are provided on behalf of students as a result of the school counselors’ interactions with others
including referrals for additional assistance, consultation and collaboration with parents, teachers, other educators and
community organizations.
Crisis Intervention Team
This team of administrators, counselors, and other support staff provide advice and assistance in the event of a major
crisis situation. This could be regarding abuse, death, drug use, and/or a mental health concern resulting in self-harm
or suicidal ideation.
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