Catalyst Counseling
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Common Concerns for School-Aged Students
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Crisis Support / Intervention
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Attendance Issues
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Disciplinary Actions
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Low Self-Esteem
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Difficulties at Home
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Recently Moved or New to School
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Self-harm
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Panic Attacks
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Social anxiety
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Poor Grades
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Difficulties Making Friends
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Loss of a Loved One
Common Signs for Referrals
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Marked fall in school or job performance
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Poor grades in school despite trying hard
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Severe worry or anxiety (Refusal to go to school or take part in activities that are normal for child’s age)
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Frequent physical complaints (headaches, stomachaches, etc.)
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Changes in sleeping or eating habits (Falling asleep in class often, skipping lunch, etc.)
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Difficulties concentrating
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Sexual acting out
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Prolonged negative mood or attitude
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Isolating themselves from others
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Changes in mood
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Excessive worry or fear
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Repeated use of drugs or alcohol
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Changes in sleeping or eating habits (Falling asleep in class often, work attendance issues, inability to maintain employment, skipping lunch, etc.)
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Relationship issues/ volatile relationships
Ways Case Managers can help
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Parent Education
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Advocacy and Empowerment Education
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Psychoeducation and Coping Skills Education
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Assertiveness Training
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Social Skills Training
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Resource Education
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Community Meeting Attendance
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IEP meeting, school team meeting, Wraparound meeting, etc
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Collateral Consultation with parent, teacher, treatment provider, or community member
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Teach skills to access needed services, support systems, and resources
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Community Resources/ Referrals
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Food pantry, housing, medical, insurance, etc
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***Catalyst Counseling Case Managers are not permitted to transport anyone, at any time.***Case Managers can provide services to medicaid students only. -
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