Counseling
Meet Ms. Baron
My name is Holly Baron and I’m the proud counselor at Libby Elementary School. Go Tigers!
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What does a school counselor do?
School counselors work closely with students, staff, and families to help connect students with the support they need to be successful in school, manage situations they face in life, and assist students in developing a sense of self. In addition to the following school based counseling services, school counselors can also help connect students and families with community resources:
Counseling for individual students - students meet with counselors individually to get help with friendships, difficulties they are facing in school or outside of school, and to help learn how to deal with difficult feelings they may be experiencing. A student, parent, or teacher can request for a school counselor to meet with a student.
Small groups - Counselors periodically run small group sessions focused on social skill development, anxiety, family changes, self-esteem building, improving organization and academic skill development.
Classroom lessons - throughout the year school counselors provide classroom lessons for all students around topics such as self-esteem, empathy/compassion, managing strong emotions, problem solving, exploring interests and career possibilities, making healthy decisions, goal setting, and more based on student need.
School Counselors differ from mental health counselors in that we provide systemic support through a multidimensional intervention. School counselors provide individual, group, and classroom counseling sessions as short term and solution-focused. Mental Health Counselors provide individual counseling sessions and function as long term therapy. School counselors do not provide therapy but can provide referrals to agencies that do! We have services onsite at Libby through Palomar Family Counseling. Contact me any time to request services.
Confidentiality- Information students share with the school counselor is confidential. The only exceptions to confidentiality are when someone reports being in danger, getting hurt or wanting to hurt someone else.
Contact Me
Feel free to visit my website or contact me at 901-7000 or holly.baron@oside.us for resources!
Palomar Family Counseling Services at Libby
It is our goal to provide the highest standard of professional service.
At Palomar Family Counseling Service, we offer more than counseling.
We are a pillar of mental health support for North County families and individuals, with accessible, inclusive, and affordable care in multiple locations.
Dinosaur School in the Classroom
Committed to happy, healthy kids, Libby Elementary provides Dinosaur School in the classroom. Lessons work towards building children's: confidence, resilience, scholastic readiness, social strengths, and emotional intelligence. Based on the evidence-based Incredible Years® model, students are taught by IY Specialists with the aid of our beloved Dinosaur School friends (puppets), whose specialties are:Respect/Responsibility/Being Safe & Doing Our Personal Best : Principal Dina, Friendly Skills : Molly Problem Solving & Consequences : Wally, Stopping Bullies & Tattling vs. Reporting : Oscar, Big Feelings & Calming Down : Tiny Turtle, Review & Celebrating Successes : Baby Dina
No registration required. Enrollment is automatic for *TK-3rd grade.
*TK-1st grades receive weekly lessons all year; 2nd & 3rd grades receive a 5-week course mid-year.
Dinosaur School-Small Groups
Twice a year, a mini-series of our 9 most critical social-emotional lessons are offered over 9 weeks Principal Dina loves to spend more personal time with students in this small group setting.. Students benefit from more opportunities to practice skills, extra encouragement, and positive reinforcement from our Incredible Years®
specialists. Lessons include: Big Feelings & Calming Down, Following Directions & Doing Your Personal Best,
Bullying: Stop, Walk, Talk, Friendly Skills & Empathy, Problem-Solving & Flexibility
Registration & brief assessment required. Enrollment is approved by school staff.
Short-term (8 to 10 session) counseling for students who are struggling socially, emotionally, and/or behaviorally.
Our therapists consult with parents, teachers, and school staff to ensure students receive the best service possible care. Parent permission is required. Funding is provided by the Oceanside Unified School District.
Dinosaur School-For Parents and Families
This 10-week course is held weekly (2 hrs, right after drop-off) and culminates in a cap-and- gown graduation with certificates, raffles, and a celebration honoring the work & commitment of parents. In our time together, we cover critical areas of parenting.
The Incredible Years® classes include:
Effective Praise, The Power of Ignoring Bad Behavior, Appropriate Discipline, Logical and Natural Consequences, Positive Parenting, Strengthening Parent-Child Interactions & Attachment, Fostering Your Child's Social & Emotional Development Lasting changes in behavior occur when parents attend Dinosaur School for Parents & the child goes through our Dinosaur School Small Groups training at the same time.
Registration is appreciated. Our current Dinosaur School for Parents has started (Feb 28, 2025) and is being held weekly (Fridays 10-11:30) online vis ZOOM
Community Connections
Using parent-peer partners based on a Promotora model, Community Outreach Specialists connect parents of at-risk children to services needed for family well-being.
Contact Palomar Family Counseling
MAIN OFFICE LOCATION
1002 E. Grand Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
Phone: 760-741-2660
Fax: 760-741-2647
MAIN OFFICE HOURS
Open 8:30 – 5:00 Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Evening and Saturday hours available by appointment.