* COUNSELLING * UPCOMING EVENTS
* COUNSELLING * UPCOMING EVENTS
MARCH
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Brain Injury Awareness Month
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
SPRING BREAK
March 17, 2024 St. Patrick’s Day
March 29 Good Friday
Does someone you know have any of these signs that might indicate problematic VIDEO GAMING?
Playing more than 1-2 hrs a day of video games?
Spending so much time playing video games that it causes problems with home, school and extracurricular activities?
Neglecting sleep, physical activity, and other basic needs in order to spend time playing video games?
Gets upset or irritable when it is time to stop playing, or when asked to stop playing?
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Dear Holy Cross Students and Families,
We are looking forward to seeing you all throughout the school year & meeting our new students.
Below are details regarding counselling at Holy Cross:
There are 2 main ways for students to contact the counsellors at Holy Cross:
By emailing us directly to schedule an appointment (see our emails below)
By going, in-person, to the Main Office, where the office staff will phone to see if a counsellor is available. Since we cannot guarantee the availability of the counsellor, scheduling ahead is highly recommended.
Any parents wishing to contact a counsellor, please email us directly so that we can arrange to speak or meet as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach us at the emails below.
Reminder: Academic concerns should be directed to Grade Level Advisors (GLAs).
If the need is critical, do not wait for a counsellor’s response - the crisis contact information is listed at here.
MEET THE COUNSELLORS!
Ms. Maureen Parker -
mparker@holycross.ca
Hello & Welcome to the Counselling Department! I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor who really enjoys working with teens in a safe & confidential space. I offer support for students who are struggling & help students discover their strengths. I also enjoy facilitating in-class workshops on social & emotional competency, social justice…
I live on the North Shore, love photography, art, cooking, the outdoors, biking, hiking, kayaking & spending time with my family. Books I enjoyed: Jodi Picoult’s Small Great Things, Terese Anne Fowler’s A Good Neighborhood & John Grisham’s The Guardians.
I look forward to getting know both students and parents.
Mrs. Leah Bittante - lbittante@holycross.bc.ca
Hobbies: Sourdough baking, growing raspberries, quilting
Favourite book: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Most empowering experience: PRH personal growth work
Memorable summer experience: Cycling around the Agassiz/Harrison Circle Farm
Mr. Stephen Ching - sching@holycross.bc.ca
Hobbies: Biking, Board games, Reading, Beekeeping, Changing newborn diapers
Recent listening: Mozart - Trio in E-Flat Major, K.498 for Clarinet, Viola and Piano
Memorable summer experience: Being a new dad!
Book I’m reading now:
N/A. Just trying to get more sleep.
When we are available:
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri |
| Ms Parker | Ms Parker | Ms Parker | ||
| Mrs Bittante | Mrs Bittante | |||
| Mr Ching | Mr Ching | Mr Ching | Mr Ching | Mr Ching |
** Please note: These days and times may be subject to change to accommodate meetings and other commitments **
Wishing you all the best and good health!
Mrs. Maureen Parker (mparker@holycross.bc.ca)
Mr. Stephen Ching (sching@holycross.bc.ca)
Mrs. Leah Bittante (lbittante@holycross.bc.ca)
Resources for the Family
Below are some resources and handouts for our Holy Cross community:
“20 Questions about social media” - Family Dinner Project
“Family Guide for Using Devices” - Defend Young Minds
“Digital Safety Planner” - Defend Young Minds
Crisis Resources & Links
If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, please refer to the following resources:
Police/Ambulance/Fire : 911
BC 211 Support & Resources: 211
24 Hr. Crisis Line / Fraser Health Crisis : 604-951-8855 or 604-872-3311
Kids Help Phone : 1-800-668-6868
S.P.E.A.C. (Suicide Prevention Education and Counselling) : 604-584-5811
M.C.F.D. (Ministry of Child & Family Protection Line) : 1-800-663-9122
S.T.A.R.T. (Short-Term Assessment Response Treatment) - Fraser Health
Previous Posts
EATING DISORDERS RESOURCES https://omny.fm/shows/kelty-mental-health-where-you-are/re-release-eating-disorders
https://keltyeatingdisorders.ca
https://foundrybc.ca/body-image-disordered-eating-eating-disorders-resources/
http://www.bcchildrens.ca/our-services/mental-health-services/assessment-treatment/eating-disorders
https://www.lookingglassbc.com/resources
Roughly 5% of all Canadians are affected by Eating Disorders. Eating Disorders can affect anyone & often can be overlooked even by those close to the youth; treatment is key. Counsellors are here to help, & can providing resources for youth & their families. SEE Previous posts at bottom of website for eating Disorders Resources