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Welcome to the
MS/HS Counseling site
2009/10 The AISL Counseling Department has two counselors, Dr Sarah Agnew (ES Pre K - 5) and myself, Mr. Barry Phipps (MS/HS Grade 6 and above). To find out more about Dr Sarah Agnew and the ES Counseling Department please visit her SWIFT site through the AISL school portal. All students and
parents...
HEAD TO THE DOCUMENTS SECTION TO PROWSE
THROUGH A RANGE OF DOCUMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS THAT CAN BE
UPLOADED, SAVED OR PRINTED FOR PERSONAL USE.
HEAD TO THE LINKS SECTION TO BE LEAD TO INTERESTING AND HELPFUL SITES ACROSS THE WORLD WIDE WEB (if you find others that are not yet listed please send them to me so that they can be included for all to use) IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS, QUERIES OR ARE IN NEED OF ASSTANCE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL OR PHONE AND I WILL RESPOND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
WHO AM I?
My academic background is in both elementary and secondary education as well as personal and college counseling. This is my thrid year at AISL before which I have worked in China, Middle East, UK, Australia and Canada. I was raised in New Guinea, lived in Australia, my heritage is Anglo Saxon and I definitely consider myself an Global Nomad / Adult Third Culture Kid!  WHAT
IS A COUNSELOR?
When it comes to my counseling role generally, I believe that life is a journey and as the old adage suggests; sometimes we “cannot see the forest for the trees”. When this occurs, as a counselor, my goal is to help individuals unravel the details of the hurdles they encounter and assist in identifying, developing, and mobilizing resources to meet these personal challenges. Throughout this process, my role is not as a “self-appointed expert” who provides solutions and answers but rather it is as a “facilitator” who helps individuals, all of whom are in possession of the solutions to the difficulties they face, to explore the many possibilities and alternatives that lie ahead. I believe that when the options are clear, individuals will be best able to move confidently along their chosen path to see the forest through the trees. COUNSELING AT AISL
At AISL we will endeavor to support the students by: • Planning suitable academic programs for entry to the MS and HS. • Providing short-term personal counseling. • Assisting with strategies to address academic challenges. • Assisting with adjustment issues. • Exploring career interests and possibilities. • Advising for college admissions testing in the HS. • Developing an admissions portfolio for HS students that may include: o Resume
o Essay
o
Recommendations
• Guiding seniors through the university
admissions and selection process.At AISL we will endeavor to support parents by: • Consulting on issues affecting their child’s academic, social, or emotional growth. • Presenting workshops on topics of interest to students and parents of high school students. At AISL we will endeavor to support school-wide by: • Coordinating with teachers to enhance academic success for individual students. • Consulting with teachers and parents concerning the social/emotional growth of students. • Referring to other mental health service providers where appropriate. • Liaising with college admissions officers. MAKING CONTACT
Please do not hesitate to drop in at any time, however, an email or phone call to organize an appointment may minimize any waiting. bphipps@aislagos.co or 01 775 9927 Remember... "What is right with you is more powerful than anything that is wrong with you!" |