School Year 2023-2024

Counsellors: (Updated August 25, 2023) Students Last Names Starting with:

A – D                                       Mr. Arends

E – LA                                     Ms. Costin (Salmon)

LE – SAM                                Mr. Mian

SAN – Z                                   Mr. Rickey

Mornings                                Mr. Mann

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International Coordinator           Ms. Yamazaki

For more information about School Counsellors role and other supports please go to the Delta School Counsellors Website

Who Are We?

Counsellors are certified teachers who have specialized training, or a Master’s degree, in the areas of individual and group counselling, adolescent development, and mental health issues.

How to Access a Counsellor

Sign up in the counselling hallway across from the office by using the small whiteboards outside each counsellor’s door or you can drop by and make an appointment in person.

Personal Counselling

Group or individual sessions are offered, as need arises, on issues such as the following adolescent concerns:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Self-harm
• Suicide
• Substance use
• Self-Esteem
• Sexual Identity
• Grief
• Family Relationships

Referrals

We can help connect you with appropriate community resources as needed.

Mediation

We offer mediation for students as an opportunity to resolve conflicts.  These may be between two or more students or between a student and teacher.

Academic/Career Counselling

We strive to help students achieve the highest academic standards that they can attain.  In order to help students be successful we offer the following services:

• Providing information about  graduation requirements
• Getting interim reports
• Connecting students with tutors
• Placement into special programs such as Learning Assistance
• Providing information about course selection
• Providing post-secondary and career information
• Helping students with decision making regarding future careers

CONFIDENTIALITY!  What Does It Mean At Seaquam?

Confidentiality is keeping discussions and information private between the counsellor and the client, in most cases this would be the student.

Confidentiality is taken very seriously at Seaquam.  If you have concerns about confidentiality please discuss them immediately with your counsellor.

Confidentiality will be maintained at all times except for the following three exceptions:

• You are going to hurt yourself.
• You are going to hurt someone else.
• You have been hurt by someone else.

If any of the above situations arise the counselor will discuss the options available to you in regards to staying safe.  Your counsellor will always tell you if confidentiality cannot be maintained.