Counseling in Schools (CIS)

The organization's primary exempt purpose is to promote growth opportunities in all areas of life-social, emotional, intellectual and vocational by delivering direct services, school Counseling, individual Counseling, group Counseling, family Counseling, and creative arts therapy to students, families, and Schools in need. Counseling in Schools offers professional development opportunities to education professionals. It has transformed the lives of thousands of children, their families, and staff members in the new york city area. The philosophy of Counseling in Schools is to identify, develop and reinforce the strengths and resilience inherent in everyone. Professional staff work from a multiple perspective approach. Each child is assessed from developmental, social, emotional and (see sch o) cultural viewpoints. By working directly in the school environment, the Counseling in Schools' staff can more fully interface, advocate and support the child's full life and full potential. This approach has resulted in behavioral and attitudinal changes that set students and families on a path for success.