Meet Your Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Duffey
How can you check in with your school counselor?
Let your teacher know or tell me directly.
Name one thing you might see the counselor for.
Feelings / Emotions, Making Good Choices, Stress, Friendship Sadness, Anxiety etc,
The counselor believes all of my feelings are ok.
True! Your feelings are valid. However, you are responsible for the impact of your feelings.
When I visit, how should the class behave?
The class should be respectful and kind.
What is Mrs. Duffey's favorite color?
green
Name one reason you may want to see the counselor.
If you are having sad/angry thoughts. Problems with friends or family or you just want someone to listen.
Do I only meet with students one on one?
No, sometimes I meet with students in small groups or whole grade levels.
The counselor will fix the issues I have with my classmates / friends for me?
False, we will work together to find a solution.
I need to do this if I want to answer a question?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on.
Does Mrs. Duffey have any pets?
No
Are you in trouble if you have to come to my office?
No
When am I available.
Any time, but sometimes I'm busy giving a lesson or in a meeting.
Do I come to the counselor because I don't want to be in class?
No, the counselor is not an escape from your responsibilities.
What did Mrs. Duffey do before she became a counselor?
I was a teacher!