A program designed to develop a handbook for counselors working with children of low self-esteem in a high school setting

This report describes a project which has been developed in the Continuation School of Beverly Hills High School under the auspices of Idelle Natterson, MSW, Home-School Coordinator of Beverly Hills High School. Beverly Hills Continuation School is a productive alternative to the regular High School. It is considered a separate school under the direction of the Beverly Hills High School principal. The student population is comprised of students who weren't able to adjust emotionally scholastically and behaviorally To the control, limits, and structure of the regular Beverly Hills High School. The purpose of the project is two fold. Primarily the Small group project is based on the hypotheses that every individual has strengths, talents, and capacities which he may not be able to identify. With the help of the group and the two counselors it is conceivable that many of the hidden strengths and resources of the participants will be uncovered. In addition, a series of methods are utilized to aid the group members view their strengths and make better use of their potential. The globular objective is to raise the self-esteem of the low achieving students in Continuation School, and help them make a smooth transition from Continuation School to their future plans. In addition, the second purpose of this project is to develop and provide a handbook for future use by counselors in this type or similar school setting. Development of self-esteem in low achieving students by counselors in the school setting will provide the students with more skills to face their future endeavors. As a result, the socialization process for these students will be easier with their new found discoveries of hidden strengths.