Back to School 2014 
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Naho Kikuchi 
Phone Ext: 529 
nkikuchi@asij.ac.jp 
Counselor for 1st, 3rd & 
5th grades 
My office is in the yellow 
doors of the doughnut 
building. 
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Ellen Thomas 
Phone Ext:527 
ethomas@asij.ac.jp 
http://whollygastromony.com/elisa-donovan/peanuts-lucy-psychiatrist/ 
Counselor for 
kindergarten, 2nd & 
4th grades 
My office is to the left 
at the top of the stairs 
in the cafeteria 
building 
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Counselor Role 
Guidance Lessons 
Small group and 
individual 
counseling 
Parent consultation 
Referrals 
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Guidance Lessons 
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Digital 
Citizenship 
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Skills for 
Learning 
Listening to Learn 
Focusing Attention 
Following Directions 
Self-Talk for Learning 
Being Assertive 
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Empathy 
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Emotion Management 
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Problem 
Solving 
Steps 
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S Say the problem 
T Think of solutions 
E Explore consequences 
P Pick the best solution 
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Personal Safety 
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Peace Table 
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Lunches 
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Partnership with Parents 
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Community Resources 
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@asijescounselor 
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What Questions Do You Have? 
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ASIJ Elementary School Counseling and Guidance Back to School 2014