TJH Counselor

Melissa Smith

About Me

Hello!

My name is Melissa Smith, and I am the counselor at Teague Jr. High. This will be my 6th year as counselor and my 11th year in education. I absolutely love working with students and helping them grow academically, socially and emotionally. I graduated from Teague High School, and it is such a privelege to get to work in my hometown.

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TJH Counseling

Services

TJH Counseling offers several types of services. If you are interested in your child receiving any type of counseling service, please feel free to email or call me and we can work together to best serve your child. Here are the services I provide:

-Academic counseling

-Career/Future planning

-Individual Short-Term counseling

-Peer Mediation

Resources

*If you are not at school and need emergency mental health support, tell a trusted adult and call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

*Mental Health Resources for Teens- https://namitexas.org/youth-resources/

*Relaxation Tips- If you are getting agitated or frustrated easily, try these activities to help feel more calm and relaxed:

-go for a walk outside

-exercise

-talk to a friend or adult

-journal what you are experiencing and the emotions you feel

-draw or color

*Creating a Routine- many students often feel stressed and struggle with time management. By creating a routine at home, it can help getting everything accomplished that you need to.

https://www.parrishlearningzone.com/2018/05/02/five-simple-student-routines-for-school-success/

*Study Tips- https://www.brighthubeducation.com/teaching-middle-school/3521-study-skills-for-middle-school-students/