What is School-Based Counseling?
This is a program that provides trauma-informed, asset-based early intervention counseling and support for school-age youth by utilizing evidence-based/informed interventions. It uses group and individual counseling to decrease symptoms related to trauma and addressing anger coping deficiencies.

Project VIDA collaborates with three elementary schools in the Pilsen/Little Village Community.

* Telpochcalli Elementary School
2832 W 24th Boulevard Chicago IL 60623

* Joseph E Gary Elementary School
3740 W 31st street Chicago IL 60623

* Daniel J Corkery Elementary School
2510 S Kildare Ave Chicago Il 60623

Who is School Based Counseling for?
Anger Coping Group
Children 8-14 years of age exhibiting trouble managing their anger resulting in problems with peers, adults or school performance.  This may include children who are :

1. Easily provoked.
   
2. Have poor frustration tolerance
3. Have trouble generating positive problem-solving solutions

Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) Trauma Focused Group
This intervention’s main focus is to relieve symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression and general anxiety among students exposed to trauma.  It is for children 8-15 years of age who have experienced events such as:

1. Witnessing or being a victim of violence.
2. Being in a natural or man-made disaster. 
3. Being in an accident or house fire.
4. Being physically abused/ injured.

When does the program meet?
Contact one of our School Based Counselors for more information:  
Karla Lagos:  klagos@projectvida.org

Amy Baldwin:  abaldwin@projectvida.org  
(773) 522-4570