Skip to content
Student Life

Stella Care & Counseling Program

Strong Minds. Supported Families. Thriving Children.

Emotional, social, and behavioral support for our students — and practical guidance for the families who love them.

💙 Heard 🌟 Valued 🤝 Supported
About the Program

Education & Emotional Care, Together

At Stella Maris Special Education & Life Skills Learning Center, we believe every child deserves both a quality education and emotional support, understanding, and care.

Our Stella Care & Counseling Program supports the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of our students — and empowers parents and guardians with tools to support their children at home.

We build a safe, nurturing environment where every child feels:

👂Heard
💛Valued
🤲Supported
Our Focus

Who We Support

🎒For Students

We help students:

  • Express their feelings in safe and healthy ways.
  • Build confidence and independence.
  • Develop social and communication skills.
  • Learn strategies to manage emotions and behavior.

👨‍👩‍👧For Parents & Guardians

We support families by:

  • Providing simple, practical strategies for home.
  • Offering guidance on behavior and communication.
  • Creating a safe space for sharing and support.
  • Strengthening the home–school connection.
Student Support Services

The Right Support at the Right Time

Our counseling services meet students where they are — providing tiered support that grows with each child’s needs.

1

Classroom Support

All Students

  • Daily emotional check-ins
  • Visual supports and communication tools
  • Calm and structured classroom environments
2

Small Group Support

Targeted Groups

  • Social skills
  • Emotional awareness
  • Communication and cooperation
3

Individual Support

One-on-One

  • Short, focused one-on-one sessions
  • Behavior guidance and emotional support
  • Collaboration with teachers and families
Family Support & Engagement

Families Are Our Strongest Partners

We walk alongside parents and guardians with practical, ongoing support.

🫶

Parent Circles

Monthly sessions for parents and guardians to:

  • Learn practical strategies.
  • Share experiences.
  • Connect with other families.
📱

Weekly Family Tips

Easy-to-follow tips on WhatsApp to support:

  • Communication
  • Independence
  • Emotional growth
📚

Parent Resources

Helpful guides on topics such as:

  • Understanding behavior
  • Supporting independence at home
  • Building daily routines
Wellness & Emotional Care

Calm, Focused, Ready to Learn

We integrate simple wellness practices into the school day so students feel grounded and ready to thrive.

🌬️Breathing & Relaxation
🛋️Calm Corners
🤸Movement & Sensory Breaks
🤫Guided Quiet Time
Our Partners

Stronger Together

We proudly collaborate with organizations that support the well-being of our students and families.

Inspiration Center Belize
💜Belize Family Life Association
🩺Ministry of Health & Wellness, Belize
🎓Ministry of Education, Culture, Science & Technology (MoECST)

These partnerships allow us to expand our services and provide specialized support as our program grows.

Growing With Our Community

Where We’re Headed

Our Counseling Program continuously evolves. As we grow, we aim to:

Expand counseling services and staffing.
Increase parent workshops and training.
Strengthen therapy and mental health support.
Serve as a model for inclusive emotional support in Belize.

Our Promise

At Stella Maris, we see the whole child. We commit to nurturing academic growth — and the emotional strength, confidence, and well-being every child needs to thrive.

Connect With Us

Want to learn more about our Counseling Program or access support? We’d love to hear from you.

Contact Our School Office →

Get in Touch

University of Belize, West Landivar Campus
Belize City, Belize

Phone: +501-224-4564