Our Programs
Counseling Services
Building the Resources & Skills
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Fostering Social & Emotional Well-being
In-school counseling services at Northwest Academy guide students and families in building the resources and skills that foster social and emotional wellbeing. Our philosophy is collaborative, strengths-based, and rooted in current best practices. We believe that adolescents have a strong capacity for growth, but it can be hard to access inner strengths and resources without support.
Northwest Academy has licensed, master’s level counselors who offer individual counseling sessions, facilitate groups, and are available to meet with parents and caregivers. If more than short-term counseling services are needed, we will help provide appropriate community-based referrals.
The counseling department also works with students, administration, and faculty to launch school-wide initiatives and events pertaining to community wellness and diversity, equity and inclusion; create curricula that foster social-emotional development; organize seminars and workshops for parents; and support faculty development about relevant topics.
Supporting Our Students
A non-exhaustive list of some of the issues a school counselor may be able to support you and your family in exploring:
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Stress
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Anxiety
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Bullying & Cyberbullying
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Communication Skills
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Social Media & Technology/Gaming Use
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Self-harm
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Depression
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Trauma
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Drug & Alcohol Use
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Relationship Changes & Conflict
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Family Changes
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Self-esteem
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Sexual Health
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Gender and Sexual Identity
Counseling Resources
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Hotlines & Emergency Numbers
- Clackamas County Crisis Line: 503-655-8585
- Clark County Crisis Line: 360-696-9560
- Multnomah County Crisis Line: 503-988-4888
- Washington County Crisis Line: 503-291-9111
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.TALK(8255)
- Multnomah Child Abuse Hotline: (503) 731-3100
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Books
- Age of Opportunity – Laurence Steinberg
- The Teenage Brain – Frances Jensen
- Brainstorm – Daniel Siegel
- For Goodness Sex: Changing the Way We Talk to Teens about Sexuality, Values, and Health – Al Vernaccio
- Girls and Sex: Navigating the Complicated Landscape – Peggy Orenstein
- Boys and Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity – Peggy Orenstein
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Articles
- Why Parents Shouldn’t Feel Technology Shame – Alexandra Samuel, The Atlantic
- Why are more American Teenagers Than Ever Suffering From Severe Anxiety? – Benoit Denizet-Lewis, NY Times Magazine
- Have Smartphones Destroyed A Generation? – Jean M. Twenge, The Atlantic
- We Need To Talk About Kids and Smartphones – Markham Heid, Time.
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Websites for Parents and Teens
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