Personal Counseling Department

OUR MISSION

The goal of the Personal Counseling Department is to provide a safe environment where students can develop as a whole person spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, and physically. We seek to be of constant support to students, families, teachers, and the administration of Father Ryan. In an effort to provide a safe place to discuss concerns, confidentiality is extended to each student that comes to the Personal Counseling Department.

PERSONAL COUNSELING STAFF

Ashley Johnston, MS, LPC-MHSP, Director of Personal Counseling
Jennie Corfman, MA, Life Skills Counselor
Anna White, MA, Life Skills Counselor

We also have several graduate level interns working with us: Nicole Brown, Justin Dodson, Adam Marshall, and Joshua Myers.

Individual Counseling

This page provides information regarding typical concerns of students that the Counseling Department supports along with resources for various issues.
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Group Counseling
Groups are a great way to receive support and know that you don't have to go through your concerns alone. There are several different themes of groups that are offered through the Counseling Department. Read More
Confidentiality
Confidentiality is of the utmost importance for anyone entering into a counseling relationship. It lays the groundwork for trust to be established. However, there are limits to that confidentiality. Read More
Crisis Intervention
The Counseling Department serves as a first response for students enduring a crisis or difficult situation. When an incident occurs that hinders a student to be fully engaged in their academic pursuits; the Counseling Department can assist in the matter. Read More
Proactive Education
Throughout the school year effort is made to offer personal growth education in the classroom. Read More
Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator
The Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator is a personality assessment that brings further insight into personal preferences. Knowing those preferences can help a student in the classroom, relate socially, and begin to consider future plans (post-secondary education, career). Read More
Groups for New Students and Transfer Students
Making the transition from middle school to high school or simply changes high schools can be a difficult undertaking for any student. In an effort to assist in the transition, students are invited to participate in Groups for New Students. It is a time to meet other new students, enjoy snacks, and have some fun. Read More
Resource Page
Page to suggested links and further information. Read More

OUR LIMITATIONS:

Due to the very nature of the counseling services being offered during school hours, it is at times inappropriate to explore certain emotional concerns with students while at school; that is, sending a student back to class after discussing emotional difficulties without adequate time to transition could falter academic success and ultimately personal growth. When it is identified as a hindrance to the academic pursuits of a student, referring to outside counselors, psychologists, and/or psychiatrists is the standard procedure.