Counseling
Belma Martin
Contact Info: Office Phone: 425 - 837 5048
Google Voice: (971) 301-2590 receives texts, calls and voice messages
Email: martinb@issaquah.wednet.edu
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4pm
Hi!
My name is Belma Martin, and this is my 6th year at Briarwood. I truly enjoy being here! I LOVE what I do!
A little information about me: My family moved to Washington from Turkey in 2008. Prior to our move, I worked as a mental health counselor at a private counseling office and as a school counselor at different private schools for total of 10 years in Turkey. After we moved here, I pursued my Master's Degree in School Counseling at Seattle University. My husband and I have two children who are 16 and 11 years old. I enjoy cooking, reading, knitting, being with friends, exercising, and being outdoors. I am a life-long learner. I love learning and expanding my knowledge about education, behavior, brain, and psychology. I speak Turkish and English.
MA.Ed, School Counseling
ESA Certification
Seattle University
B.A. Psychological Counseling and Guidance
Hacettepe University, Turkey
Washington School Counselor Association (WSCA), Member
WHAT DO I DO AS A SCHOOL COUNSELOR?
Supporting students, families, and staff is the heart of my work. Families and staff members are my biggest allies to reach out to all students. I support all students with academic, career, social, and emotional needs. As the school counselor, my goal is to be an advocate for all students and help remove barriers in academic, social and emotional areas. With a comprehensive counseling program, I deliver my services directly to students (whole class guidance lessons, small group work, and individual short term counseling) and indirectly for students (working closely with my admin and staff members, serving in different teams). I use Cognitive Behavioral and Strength Based approaches with the integration of Neuroscience Neurobiology (how our brain works- brain&mind&body). I always focus on kids' strengths and empower them to have a strong self-esteem. I incorporate books, games, art, physical activities, and humor in all my work with students.
Direct Student Services
- Classroom Guidance Lessons
- Small Group Social & Emotional Skill Building Lessons
- Individual Short- Term Counseling
Classroom Guidance Lessons
I provide whole class guidance lessons in every class on various topics. Friendship skills, ZONES of Regulation -emotion regulation, brain&mind&body connection, conflict resolution ( Kelso's Choices), Second Step Bullying Prevention lessons, Middle School Transition, etc.
Small Group Social & Emotional Skill Building Lessons
I have small group social-emotional skill building lessons that helps kids to improve their skills in the areas of friendship skills, emotion management, or coping skills.
Individual Short- Term Counseling
Students have the opportunity to see me individually about any academic, career, social & emotional struggles that get in their way of learning. Students can be self-referred, staff or parent referred. I provide short-term, 1:1 counseling.
