All About Your School Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Mr. Colin or Mr. Suggs
True or False: School Counselors do not like to help students.
False
True or False: I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor?
False
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor or another trusted adult, spend time with friends, do something that you enjoy, journal, practice a coping skill
True or false: Mr. Suggs will tell my teacher everything I say to him.
False.
What is Mr. Suggs' favorite color?
True or False: Teachers and parents may request that the counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True
Name 2 things a school counselor can do for you.
Advocates, supports you, listens, cares, teaches, develops goals, etc.
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
What is something you can do everyday to make the day better?
Treat others how you want to be treated, smile, ask for help when you need it, eat and drink water, have a positive attitude
Where did Mr. Suggs graduate from college?
East Tennessee State University
Yes or No: Mr. Suggs is allowed to tell your teachers and friends what you talk about with him.
No.
What are some ways to be a good friend?
Use respectful language, be a good listener, be kind, include them in activities.
True Or False:All of my feelings are ok.
True
Name a reason that Mr. Suggs may have to break confidentiality.
Intention to harm yourself, intention to harm someone else, you or someone you know are being harmed.
What is Mr. Suggs' dog's name?
Splinter
Name some times when you may want to visit the school counselor.
big feelings, friend problems, school issues, discuss home life, take a break, talk things out
What are some topics we may talk about in Guidance class?
emotions, careers, goals, growth, coping mechanisms, etc.
What is confidentiality?
Keeping what you say in the counseling office private and between us.
What is empathy?
Trying to feel how someone else feels, putting yourself in someone else’s shoes.
What is something Mr. Suggs likes to do in his free time?
Watch TV, listen to music, watch plays, spend time with family
What can you do when you feel overwhelmed?
Come to Mr. Suggs' room, take a break, take deep breaths, go for a walk, etc.
What does Mr. Suggs do?
Support and uplift students, play games with students, teach lessons, listen, help navigate student's situations, teach strategies, celebrate your accomplishments
How can you meet with Mr. Suggs?
Ask teacher, submit note to counselor's mailbox, check to see if I am in classroom (knock)
What do I do if Mr. Suggs already has someone in his room but I want to see him?
Leave a note in my mailbox (if it is an emergency, knock on my door, or seek help from another adult)