Counseling
Caring for the Whole Child
At St. Paul's Lutheran School, we are committed to nurturing the academic, social-emotional, spiritual, and character development of every student. We believe children thrive when school and home work together, and we value the strong partnership we share with our families.
Our School Counselor, Mrs. Amy Watson, works closely with the Assistant Principal, Student Support Director, teachers, and families to support the unique needs of each student. Through proactive support, collaboration, and Christ-centered care, we help students develop the skills they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom.
Partnering with Families
Parents are always encouraged to reach out with questions or concerns regarding their child's social-emotional well-being. Working together, we can provide the support and encouragement each child needs to thrive.
Mrs. Amy Watson
School Counselor
Parent Resources
Recommended books for parents:
- The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. & Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
- Tiny Humans, Big Emotions by Alyssa Blask Campbell & Lauren Stauble
- Brainstorm by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.
- The Importance of Being Little by Erika Christakis
Counseling & Student Services
Counseling services are available for students in Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade and may include:
- Individual student counseling
- Small group counseling
- Family support and parent consultation
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) instruction
- Classroom support and conflict resolution
- Collaboration with teachers, administration, and the Student Support Team
- Referrals to community resources when appropriate
Our goal is to equip students with healthy coping skills, positive relationships, resilience, confidence, and a strong foundation rooted in Christ.
Social-Emotional Learning
Students in TK–4 participate in regular Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons led by Mrs. Watson. Lessons reinforce our Student Learning Outcomes—Discipleship, Character, and Engagement—while helping students build emotional awareness, healthy relationships, responsible decision-making, and self-confidence.]
Throughout the year, students explore age-appropriate topics, such as:
- Integrity
- Trustworthiness
- Appreciation
- Respect
- Curiosity
- Compassion
- Confidence
- Reflection
- Resilience
Coming Soon: CHOC WellSpace
Thanks to a generous grant from Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), now part of Rady Children's Health, St. Paul's is creating a WellSpace to further support the well-being of our students.
Currently under construction, our counseling room is being transformed into a welcoming, calming environment where students can pause, reset, practice healthy coping strategies, and receive support from trusted school staff. The WellSpace will also serve as a dedicated home for counseling services, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), small groups, and family support.
This new space reflects our commitment to caring for the whole child by providing students with practical tools to build resilience, strengthen emotional well-being, and thrive academically, socially, spiritually, and emotionally.
