Mrs. Chanae Smith

Hello! 

I am Chanae Smith and I am the Family School Liaison Counsellor here at Trinity Christian School. This is my third year with Palliser, but I have been in the counselling field in various roles for a little over 8 years. Most recently, I started a private practice where I work with children and adults. I obtained my Masters degree in Counselling from Providence Theological Seminary.  

I am married with young children, and in my "free time" I love to hang out with my family and friends, travel, work on home improvement projects, be outside, and explore new restaurants and activities.

 The Role of the Family School Liaison Counsellor...

Welcome back to another school year!  For those of you who are new to Trinity Christian School or who have not yet become familiar with the Family School Liaison Program, I’d like to introduce myself.  I am Chanae Smith, the Family School Liaison Counsellor, and I am going to be serving this community by helping children and families cope with difficulties they may be having in their lives, either at home or at school.  I provide counselling support to students, and when appropriate, I also direct families to outside services.  In many cases, I provide information through consultation and may make referrals to agencies such as psychological services, medical clinics, and social services.  In addition to counselling, I also offer classroom presentations on various topics aimed at supporting student’s mental, emotional, social and behavioural wellness so that they may achieve their optimal wellness in all of these areas.

How Services are accessed…

Counselling is accessed on a referral basis.  Teachers, principals, and parents may refer a child about whom they have concerns, and must give their permission for services before they commence, at which point an intake appointment will be scheduled.  Referral forms may be found on the school website or through the school newsletters.  At times, a student may seek me out personally, in which case, I am able to meet with a child once before a referral by a teacher is given and an intake appointment and parental consent is provided.

Contact Information

To request an appointment for your child please fill out the referral form: Referral Link

My email is: chanae.smith@pallisersd.ab.ca

I will be at Trinity Mondays, Wednesdays - Fridays ALL DAY