Counselor 101
Who is the person at school you can talk to when you have a problem, need support, or just need someone to listen?
The school counselor!
Name one feeling you might have during a difficult day.
sad, angry, worried, frustrated, lonely, nervous, etc.
What makes someone a good friend? Give me 2 qualities.
Kindness, respect, honesty, listening, including others, encouraging others, etc.
Who can help you when you don't understand your math homework?
Your teacher.
You had a bad morning and feel like crying when you get to school. What could you do?
talk to a teacher or counselor
True or False: You have to be in trouble to talk to the school counselor.
False! You can talk to the counselor when you need help, support, advice, or someone to listen.
Your heart is beating fast and you feel nervous before a test. What is one healthy coping strategy you could try?
Deep breathing, positive self-talk, taking a short break, praying, stretching, etc.
Your friend wants you to make fun of another student. What should you do?
Say no and choose not to participate.
Who can help you when you're feeling worried, sad, or overwhelmed at school?
Your school counselor or another trusted adult.
Someone says something mean about you at recess. What is ONE healthy choice?
Tell an adult, walk away, use respectful words, or get help
Name one thing a school counselor can help students with.
Feelings, friendships, conflict, schoolwork, goals, coping skills, worries, or other problems.
The counselor teaches you a strategy called “Stop, Think, Choose.” What do you do before making a choice?
Stop and think about what is happening and what choice would be helpful.
Two friends are arguing and both are angry. What should they do before trying to solve the problem?
Calm down.
Who can help you when you have a problem at home?
A parent/guardian or another trusted adult.
You have a huge test tomorrow and you're feeling overwhelmed. What could the counselor help you with?
Coping skills, organization, study strategies, managing stress, etc.
True or False: The counselor only helps students who are struggling in school.
False! Counselors help students grow socially, emotionally, and academically.
You are extremely angry with a friend. Should you immediately send them an angry text? Why or why not?
No. Calm down first and think about what you want to say.
Your friend keeps leaving you out of games at recess. Is this something you could talk to the school counselor about?
Yes!
You hurt your arm during PE. Who should you tell?
Your teacher or another adult at school.
You and your best friend had an argument. You don't know how to fix it. Could you ask the counselor for help?
Yes! The counselor can help you think through the problem and practice healthy communication.
Your teacher says, “You can always come talk to the counselor if you need help.” What are three reasons you might visit?
you're worried, you're sad, you have a friendship problem, you're having a hard time concentrating, you need help solving a problem, you want to talk, etc.
You are having a really difficult day and don't know how to handle your feelings. What is one person at school you could ask for help?
Teacher, school counselor, principal, trusted adult, etc.
A friend tells you, “Don't tell anyone, but I'm really worried about something happening at home.” What should you do?
Tell a trusted adult who can help. Keeping someone safe is more important than keeping a secret.
You're having a problem with a friend and aren't sure what to do. Name two people you could ask for help.
Counselor, teacher, parent/guardian
You notice a classmate has been sitting alone every day and seems really sad. What could you do?
Include them, be kind, check on them, and/or tell a trusted adult if you're concerned