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Cindy Kostek, Secondary Guidance Counselor
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Guidance & Counseling
The Des Moines Christian School K-12 guidance and counseling program
facilitates spiritual, personal/social, educational, and career
development in order to maximize a student's ability to understand self
and relate to others in their lifetime service to Jesus Christ. We
strive to assist parents and staff in equipping all students to learn
skills and competencies that affect their current and future functioning
and well-being. Designed to meet the needs of all students, the program
provides preventative, remedial, and developmental instruction and
resources.
The guidance and counseling program will help students:
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Develop a realistic and Biblical concept of self; including feelings, behaviors, and beliefs
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Identify, communicate, and appropriately respond to their emotions
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Develop and practice skills for maintaining personal safety
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Develop and practice personal responsibility, decision-making, and goal setting
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Develop God-honoring, effective communication
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Develop social, interpersonal, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
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Understand and respect the values, attitudes, and beliefs of others
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Adjust and function effectively in the school environment
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Develop the skills necessary to discern God's calling in educational planning, careers, and Godly leadership
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Develop appropriate skills for coping with life changes and crises
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