Bridgeport Counseling Program for the Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic Schools
Catapult Learning is excited to partner with the Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic Schools to provide counseling services to kindergarten thru grade 12 students and their teachers and families.
Services
School counseling services will be provided throughout the Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic Schools to support students, teachers, parents, and administration. The goal of the program is in line with the mission of our schools; educating the whole child-mind, body, and spirit. Parent and Teacher workshops will be a vital part of the program.
Resources for Families and Teachers
Articles and Organizations
- Back to School Anxiety – Child Mind Institute
- Anxiety Disorders at School – Anxiety and Depression Association of America
- The Dougy Center – The National Center for Grieving Children & Families
- WorryWiseKids.org
- HealthyChildren.org
- KidsHealth.org
- PBS.org
Children’s Book Recommendations (by topic)
Divorce & Separation
- Helping Your Child Through Divorce – KidsHealth
- Reading List for Separating and Divorcing Parents – NYS Parent Education and Awareness Program
- Strategies to Protect Your Children and Teens During Your Divorce or Separation – American Academy of Pediatrics
Death & Grief
- Bereaved Children – Pathways Center for Grief & Loss
- Grief Toolkit – Sesame Street
- How Children Understand Death & What You Should Say – HealthyChildren.org
- Concepts of Death – Coalition to Support Grieving Students
- Professional Self-Care – Coalition to Support Grieving Students
- Death and School Crisis – Coalition to Support Grieving Students
- Talking With Children – Coalition to Support Grieving Students
- What Not to Say – Coalition to Support Grieving Students
- Helping Your Child Deal With Death – KidsHealth
- Grief Support Modules for School Personnel – Coalition to Support Grieving Students
- Helping Children Cope With Loss, Death, and Grief (Tips for Teachers and Parents) – National Association of School Psychologists
Articles and Organizations
- Tips for Beating Test Anxiety – Child Mind Institute
- PBS & PBS Kids
- HealthyChildren.org
- Kids Healthy
- 10 Facts About School Attendance – Attendance Works
- Finding a Balance Between School and Sports – American Family Children’s Hospital
- Homework Chart
- How to Handle Missed Assignments
- Relaxation Tips
Children’s Book Recommendations
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Articles
- ADHD Strategies
- Teaching Strategies for Students with ADHD – ADDitude
- Positive Discipline Strategies
- Fostering Self-Discipline
- Teaching Self-Control Skills
- Attention Problems (Strategies for Teachers) – National Association of School Psychologists
- Self-Control Skills for Children (A Handout for Teachers) – National Association of School Psychologists
- Time On Task (A Strategy for Teachers) – National Association of School Psychologists
Counseling Services:
https://www.ccfairfield.org/programs/counseling/
http://www.fcaweb.org/
http://www.conncounselingservices.com/
Medical Support:
Occupational Therapy in Danbury Area
https://www.ctdevpeds.com/
Connecticut’s Best Hospitals | Western Connecticut Health Network
Supportive Services:
Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) | Reducing Poverty in America
Sandra Blanchard
Counseling Supervisor
Catapult Learning
518-866-3459
[email protected]
Emergency Resources
Suicide
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
(800) 273-8255
Crisis
Crisis Text Line
crisistextline.org
Crisis Text Line is a free, nationwide, 24/7 text message service for people in crisis.
Text HOME to 741741 in the USA
Grief
Coalition to Support Grieving Students
grievingstudents.org
877-53-NCSCB (877-536-2722)
Advice on how to handle death and grief in school
School Contacts
Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
503 Shelton Ave.
Shelton, CT 06418
(203) 929-4422
Mrs. Lisa Lanni, Principal
Kolbe Cathedral High School
33 Calhoun Place
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 335-2554
Ms. Camille Figluizzi, Principal
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Academy
225 Danbury Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8100
Mr. Stanley Steele, Principal
St. Aloysius School
33 South Ave.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 966-0786
Dr. John Alfone, Principal
St. Catherine of Siena School
190 Shelton Rd.
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 375-1947
Mrs. Rachel Ambrosio, Principal
St. Gregory the Great School
85 Great Plain Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-1217
Mrs. Suzanne Curra, Principal
St. Joseph School
370 Main St.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 748-6615
Mr. Louis Howe
St. Mark School
500 Wigwam Lane
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 375-4291
Mrs. Melissa Warner
St. Mary School
24 Dodgingtown Rd.
Bethel, CT 06810
(203) 744-2922
Mr. Scott Smith, Principal
St. Mary School Ridgefield
183 High Ridge Ave.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-7288
Mrs. Anna O’Rourke, Principal
A Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic Schools offering, powered by FullBloom
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