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Welcome to Ms. Patrie’s Web Page
School counseling at Manchester and Readfield Elementary Schools
 Phone: Readfield 685-4406 ext 318
Manchester 622-2949 ext. 317
My Background
I have a Masters degree in School Counseling from the University of Southern Maine and a Bachelors in Learning Disabilities from the University of Maine Farmington. I am certified by the National Board of Counselors (NCC), a licensed Clinical professional Counselor in the state of Maine, and a Registered Play Therapist.
Confidentiality
People who talk with counselors trust that counseling and consultation sessions will be confidential. This is important for children as well as adults.
My responsibility is to help a child work through the issues that are affecting him or her. I will often say to the child, ”What part of what we talked about today may I share with your mom, dad (or teacher)?”
Usually children want parents or teachers to know about what is happening. When they do not want to share our work together will often shift to their learning how to better communicate their feelings to others.
Of course, there are exceptions to confidentiality that are mandated by Maine laws. These exceptions include instances where a child is in danger of hurting himself or others, is being abused by someone else, or where I am ordered by a court to disclose information.
I discuss with children the responsibility of all school staff to help them feel safe.
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