Welcome to the

Counseling & Psychological Services at Southampton.

We are here to support SES students and families. Please explore the links below for a variety of helpful resources.

• Mrs. Kaitlin Hamilton, School Psychologist 631-591-4811
• Douglas Grable LMSW, Student Assistance Counselor 631-591-4807
• Gwendolen Arnzen, School Counselor 631-591-4805

Book Resources for Parents

Divorce

• Talking About Divorce: A dialogue between Parent and Child by Earl A. Grollman
• My Friend Has Four Parents by Margaret O. Hyde
• How it Feels When Parents Divorce by Jill Krementz
• Dinosaurs Divorce: A Guide for Changing Families by Laurene Krasney Brown

Websites for Divorce:

• http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/home_family/divorce.html
• http://helpguide.org/mental/children_divorce.htm

Bereavement

• Remembering Grandma by Teresa Armas (Spanish and English)
• The Goodbye Boat by Mary Joslin
• When A Pet Dies by Fred Rogers
• Badger’s Parting Gifts by Susan Varley

Website for Bereavement:

• https://www.dougy.org/
• https://www.aacap.org/

Friendship (Boys)

• A Couple of Boys have the Best Week Ever by Marla Freeze
• My Friend Charlie by James Flora
• Enemy Pie by Derek Munson
• Harry, Willy and Carrothead by Judith Casely

Friendship (Girls)

• The New Girl by Rowan McAuley
• Surf’s up! By Chrissie Perry
• All Tutus Should Be Pink by Sheri Brownrigg
• Annie Bananie by Leah Komaiko

Bullying

• The Recess Queen by Alexis O’Neill
• The Bully From the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler
• How To Face A Bully by Valerie Wesley
• Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell

Websites for Bullying:

• http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/kids/
• http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/bullies.html

Self Esteem

• Just the Way I Am by Sean Covey (7 Habits Picture Book)
• What I do Best by Allia Nolan
• I’m Gonna Like Me by Jamie Curtis
• Ella the Elegant Elephant by Carmela and Steven D’Amico

Websites for Self Esteem:

• http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=287&id=1588
• http://www.more-selfesteem.com/child_self_esteem.htm