Family Handbook
Student Services
Social-Emotional Well-Being
Emotional well-being is on a continuum, and when boys find it difficult to cope with the stressors of daily life, our licensed social workers are available to provide counselling and coaching to boys in all divisions. Boys are encouraged to seek help whenever they experience symptoms of anxiety, stress, sadness, or any other challenge. Social workers also consult with teachers to ensure that boys who are coping with excessive stress, anxiety, depression or other conditions are appropriately accommodated in their learning environment.
Social Work Services include:
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Individual counselling
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Group sessions
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Consultation with parents
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Referrals to community providers
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Care coordination with mental health and health professionals outside the School
These services may be accessed directly by the boys and or their families or be advised by the School.
Although there may be situations where, at law, a boy has the capacity to consent to see a social worker without his parents' consent, our social workers will generally ask the boy for consent to reach out to his parents or encourage him to share with his parents that he is seeking support. While all social-emotional counselling adheres to the confidentiality guidelines of the Ontario College of Social Workers, if a boy reveals that he is at risk of engaging in harmful behaviour, whether to himself or others, we will immediately contact his parents.
Although there may be situations where, at law, a boy has the capacity to consent to see a social worker without his parents' consent, our social workers will generally ask the boy for consent to reach out to his parents or encourage him to share with his parents that he is seeking support. While all social-emotional counselling adheres to the confidentiality guidelines of the Ontario College of Social Workers, if a boy reveals that he is at risk of engaging in harmful behaviour, whether to himself or others, we will immediately contact his parents.
