Counseling Department
Staff Members
Welcome!
I love what I do! I am incredibly passionate about helping kids and advocating for their success. I feel so fortunate to serve Trost's students, staff, and families. With our continued partnership, we will make a difference!
When I’m not at Trost, my favorite things to do are spend time with my husband and four kids, read, take walks, watch movies, go to the beach, bake desserts, see plays & musicals, ballet dance, watch soccer, and visit New York City!
The main goal of the counseling program is to build strong relationships, so that all students feel both welcome and safe at school. A whole child approach is taken to address social, emotional, academic, and college/career/future goal needs. Please use this site to learn more about the counseling program at Trost, and reach out to me with questions, concerns, or comments. I am so happy to help!
With gratitude for our amazing community, Heather Hensley
Services
What Does a School Counselor Do?
- Classroom lessons
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Consultation with parents and teachers
- Coordination with outside agencies and therapists
- Referrals for community services
All counseling and group sessions in a school setting are short-term in nature, and focus on solutions to help students succeed in all areas of their development. School counseling activities help students discover ways to gain confidence in their ability to interact with others, learn how to deal with problems and feelings constructively, develop coping skills/resiliency, set goals, and much more!
Topics covered include friendship, respect, personal safety, problem solving, diversity, career interests, responsibility, self-esteem, resilience, self-regulation, communication, and positive character traits.
The school counseling program at Trost is aligned to the standards set forth by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model.
OUR VISION
The Canby School District Comprehensive Counseling Program is crucial to current and future student success. Building effective relationships that provide personalized, meaningful, and equitable support empowers all students with the foundational skills for continued lifelong learning and success as productive contributors to their families and greater communities.
OUR MISSION
The Canby School District’s Comprehensive School Counseling Program’s mission is to provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for all students, by proactively and effectively partnering with other educators, parents, and community stakeholders. We support the academic and career success of all students through their social and emotional growth.