Counseling Corner

Counseling Corner

Greetings,

In DP, we have been busy since June getting seniors prepared and ready for University. They are facing harder decisions about their college list than the previous years, but I know they will choose wisely, and with their parents’ involvement, they will be successful in this process.

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Finally, I want to welcome new members to our department. Khun Kay (Thai College Adviser/Designated Governor for Child Protection and Crisis Liaison Officer), and Ms. Mint (Assistant to Career and College Counseling Director). un

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Starting off the school year with students on campus has been wonderful. A big welcome to our returning students and to the new students joining Concordian. I have heard several students appreciating the fact that we are in Thailand where we have not been overloaded with the pandemic and have been able to carry on a fairly ‘normal’ life. It is nice to hear students appreciating what we tend to take for granted.

Covid, though, has done that. It has made us all reflect and reevaluate what is important to us and to value relationships and other aspects of our lives.

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Please always feel welcome to stop by and see us. We welcome your visit, and in partnership with you, we are always ready to support students to reach their highest potential and to grow toward being happy well-adjusted young adults.

Just a couple of months ago our school graduated the 11th batch of students. Dr. Tresa Virankabutra Concordian alumni are now represented, or Career & College Counseling Director/ have been represented, in many prestigious DP Counselor universities around the world. We are proud of every student and their accomplishments.

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Baylor University Boston College Boston University (6) Carnegie Mellon University Chapman University Colgate University Duke University Emerson College (2) George Washington University Harvey Mudd College Hult International Business School (2) Indiana University Bloomington Lehigh University Michigan State University (2) New York University (2) Oregon State University Pennsylvania State University - University Park Pepperdine University (3) Purdue University (5) Seattle University Skidmore College Syracuse University The University of Tampa University of California, Irvine University of California, San Diego (2) University of California, Davis University of California, Los Angeles (2) University of California, Riverside (2) University of California, Santa Barbara (2) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of La Verne (2) University of Michigan University of Oregon University of Rochester University of San Francisco (2) University of Virginia University of Washington (2) University of Wisconsin-Madison (3) Vassar College Wesleyan University Willamette University

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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Education University of Hong Kong The University of Hong Kong

Cardiff University Durham University Imperial College London (2) King's College London (6) Newcastle University Queen Mary University of London The University of Edinburgh (7) The University of Manchester (5) The University of Southampton University College London (4) University of Bath (2) University of Bristol (3) University of Essex University of Glasgow University of Leeds (3) University of Liverpool University of Nottingham (2) University of Portsmouth University of Reading University of St Andrews (2) University Of Surrey University of Sussex University of Warwick (2)

Monash University (2) The University of New South Wales The University of Western Australia University of Melbourne (6)

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Netherlands University of Amsterdam University of Groningen Utrecht University Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Duke Kunshan University (2) Fudan University New York University Shanghai Peking University Tsinghua University (3) Chulalongkorn University (16) Thammasat University (2)

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Simon Fraser University The University of British Columbia (4) University of Toronto (3) University of Victoria

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Rankings referenced:9 Times Higher Education World University Rankings QS World University Rankings U.S.News Best Global Universities in Thailand Rankings

"To foster academic excellence while nurturing moral and responsible young leaders with dignity, integrity, and compassion, who want to make a difference in the world."

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Chulalongkorn University, Thailand HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical Science & University College London (2) Joint Medical Program Srinakharinwirot University & University of Nottingham (2) King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand Rangsit University, Thailand Thammasat University, Thailand Trinity College Dublin, Ireland University College Cork, Ireland

Counseling Corner

Greeting from the PYP Guidance Counselors, Welcome back to school to all of our students! It Our PYP Guidance Counselors are here to is wonderful to see everyone in their new grade support you. levels.

As PYP Guidance Counselors, we provide professional support to the Early Years and Primary Years students to help them develop appropriate social and emotional skills and provide assistance during times of transition, critical change, heightened stress, or other situations impeding student success.

The support we provide includes: - Bi-monthly Guidance and Values lessons in classrooms to Pre-K through Grade 5 students.

Students learn about emotional intelligence, friendship, social competencies, problemsolving, conflict-resolution, coping strategies (when dealing with stress, anxiety, and other strong feelings), body safety lessons, career paths, and school core values.

Ms. Luck at luck@concordian.ac.th - PYP Head of Counseling Department Ms. Joy at joy@concordian.ac.th - Grade 4 and 5 Counselor Ms. Maria at maria.j@concordian.ac.th - Grade 2 and 3 Counselor Ms. Tong at ruentip.p@concordian.ac.th - K3 and Grade 1 Counselor - Individual and small group counseling sessions Ms. Sze Wan at szewan.h@concordian.ac.th for students to help with issues related to social - Pre-K, K1 and K2 Counselor and emotional growth.

- The annual Career Day for students.

- Collaboration with teachers and parents to ensure the student success.

If you have any concerns regarding behavior issues at home or school, or any other concerns related to your child’s well-being, please stop by or email Ms. Luck at luck@concordian.ac.th CONCORDIAN IMPACT - ISSUE 29

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Counseling Corner

Welcome Concordian students and families!

We are excited to get started on another great school year! Concordian counselors are here to help students navigate through the wonderful and sometimes challenging secondary school years. This year we welcome 17 new students, including returning students re-joining the MYP. We enjoyed meeting and getting to know them during new student and parent orientation, which served to assist all new students through this transition.

To support the well-being and overall development of all students, the MYP counseling services include, but are not limited to, individual and small group counseling, consultations with parents and teachers, crisis intervention, coordination with outside agencies, and classroom counseling during L and N blocks.

This year we are pleased to have Mr. Matthew join the MYP Counseling Department as our new MYP Counseling Intern.

Matt is an alumni of CIS. After completing an internship here several years ago, obtaining his Bachelor’s degree, earning a certificate in Exchange Programs from Germany, and working for a Thai-Australian cultural exchange program, Matthew was inspired to work as a school counselor. He joins us after completing his Master’s degree in Psychology in Scotland.

We look forward to an exciting year working with students, teachers, and parents. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.

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Mr. Jaren - jaren@concordian.ac.th 02-034-9000 ext. 804 The MYP Counseling Department

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Ms. Yatima – yatima@concordian.ac.th 02-034-9000 ext. 229