WHO is the School Counselor
What is the School Counselor's Name?
Mrs. Hebbel
What are two things a School Counselor can help with?
anxiety & coping
friendship
academics
problem-solving
career exploration
The school counselor will come our homeroom weekly
False
every other week or so
It is OK to be angry
True. Feelings are normal; even negative ones. It's what you DO with the feelings that is important
How can I report a concern without others knowing?
email, note in my box
What pets does the School Counselor have?
Two dogs
The school counselor offers therapy? T or F
FALSE
Only short term solution focused support. But I can refer or help you talk with parents
The school counselor will allow you to visit with her to get out of a "boring" class
FALSE
Your job is to be here to learn. I will only pull you from academic classes with your teacher's permission
When may you want to visit with the School Counselor?
Problem Solving
Emotional/Feelings
Academic issues
Relationships
Career Exploration
What is confidentiality?
What you say to the school counselor is private
What is the School Counselor's favorite MLB team and why?
LA Dodgers
Nephew in law is relief pitcher
School Counselors assist administration with discipline issues
FALSE
If the school counselor requests to see me or comes to the classroom door to get me, that means I am in trouble
ABSOLUTELY NOT.
I don't have anything to do with discipline
What are coping skills
Ways to help you deal with big emotions and anxiety
relaxing
problem solving
Changing thoughts
The School Counselor will tell my parents what we talk about
FALSE
(However, there are limits)
What does the School Counselor like to do in her free time?
Pottery
Swim
Travel
Read
The school counselor works only with our social and emotional needs
FALSE
Relationships, Academics, Careers
What days is the School Counselor here?
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
How can I see the School Counselor?
Form in my box
Grab me at lunch or in the am
The School Counselor is allowed to tell our teachers and/or Principals what we talk about
FALSE
The School Counselor only meets with homerooms and individual students
False
Small Groups
Consults with teachers, parents, community
The School Counselor needs to focus on major life crisis; not every day issues
FALSE! It's the every day issues that can grow into bigger and bigger issues.
Teachers and parents can request that the School Counselor invite a student to participate in one on one counseling sessions
TRUE, But....
Anxiety is something that needs addressed and worked on.
FALSE.
It is a normal reaction to every day events. We all have anxiety and it allows us to achieve and survive.
What are the 4 exceptions to confidentiality
You are harming someone else
You are harming yourself
With your permission