Student Support Services

The Upper School counseling program continues to implement developmentally appropriate aspects of the Health and Wellness curriculum to provide comprehensive services for students in grades 9-12. The curriculum covers developmentally appropriate topics surrounding social/emotional learning, physical/sexual health, and intellectual development. The Health and Wellness curriculum standards are met through a variety of programming options, including but not limited to cross-curricular programming, seminar classes, individual and small group support, student retreats, and advisory activities.

The Middle School counseling program provides comprehensive services for all students in grades 6-8 to best support student well-being and academic success. The curriculum covers developmentally appropriate topics surrounding social/emotional learning, physical/sexual health, online safety and communication, effective conflict resolution strategies, and identity development through a cross-curricular approach and special programming facilitated by the counselor and the advisory program.

The Lower School counseling program offers support to students and their families in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth. The Lower School Counselor teaches Values Lessons which focus on Bryn Mawr’s core values of respect, compassion, understanding, resilience, kindness, responsibility and curiosity. Additional wellness lessons that address physical, social/emotional, and sexual health are called “BodyWorks.”

The Little School counseling program provides support to both students and their families from birth to age 5. Through play-based lessons, the Little School Counselor teaches core values such as respect, sharing, kindness, and compassion. These lessons are taught through play-based activities and simple concepts that children can easily grasp and use in their daily lives. The program focuses on nurturing their social, emotional, and cognitive development, laying a strong foundation for their growth.