Social Worker

  • Olivia Braun, LGSW
    Licensed School Social Worker
    Obraun@isd876.org
    320-274-8226 ext. 2703

    Hello! My name is Olivia Braun, and I am the School Social Worker here at AMS. I received my bachelor's and master's degree in Social Work from St. Cloud State University. The 2024-2025 school year will be my sixth year at AMS.

    As a school social worker, my primary objective is to support the well-being of your child, ensuring that they thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. I am available to all middle school students, but tend to meet with 6th grade students and middle school students receiving special education services, while our counselor meets with 7th and 8th grade students. School social workers are the link between home, school, and community. As a member of both mainstream and special educational teams, a school social worker supports and promotes a student's social and academic success by providing services which include:

    -Individual and group counseling
    -Crisis prevention and intervention
    -Support for students and parents-Collaboration with community agencies and organizations
    -Collaboration with other student service professionals 
    -Advocacy for students, parents, and the school system
    -Special education pre-referral, assessments, and services as defined on the IEP
    -Facilitate groups on various topics such as social skills, stress management, friendships, and other various topics depending on the needs of the students.
    -Assist students in developing non-academic skills such as interpersonal skills, positive self-image, and healthy boundaries.

    Please feel free to reach out anytime with questions or concerns. I am happy to help anyway I can! I am available from 7:45-3:45 Monday- Friday. I typically meet with students for most of my day, so if I am unable to answer your call, please leave a voicemail and I will get back to you in a timely manner. I can be reached via phone or email: Obraun@isd876.org 320-274-8226 ext. 2703  

    Please click here for my virtual office! My virtual office has resources for adolescents and parents.   

    Thank you!

    Local Resources

    Children's Wright County Resource Guide  Information regarding crisis/help lines, financial services and resources, Wright county mental health centers, public health services, support groups, and much more! 

    MN Mental Health Resource and Provider Search for Benton, Sherburne, Stearns & Wright Counties This website helps you find counseling/therapy, psychiatry, psychological testing/evaluations, support groups, financial services, as well as many other community supports and services. A really great place to start if you want to find a therapist or counselor for your child in your area.   

    Annandale Food Shelf (Serves South Haven, Annandale, and Maple Lake) 

    Other Resources  

    HERE is a link to an article on adolescent development that you may find helpful when trying to figure out why your child acts as they do in this period of their life.

    Parent Guides to Social Media Platforms Parent guides to popular social media platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat, Minecraft, Roblox, Fortnite, Youtube, Discord, Instagram, Twitch, Zoom, Messenger Kids, Google Classroom and more. 

    How Sleep Affects Your Mental Health    

     Webinars from the Youth Mental Health Project - Informational videos for parents on mental health topics. Topics include: Understanding children and grief, the mental health of young athletes, questions and answers about stress & anxiety in children, ADHD, children's bipolar disorder, eating disorders/body image, self-care, and how to advocate for your child, and much more!   

    Grief Resources from the Dougy Center- Tip sheets, activities, podcasts, and various resources for kids, teens, parents/caregivers, young adults experiencing grief or experiencing a loved one with advanced serious illness.