What Would You Do?
You and your best friend had a fight, and you can’t stop thinking about it. Who could you talk to?
Counselor or any trusted adults.
How many MH counselors do we have in the school?
Two.
Myth or Fact: You only go to the counselor when something is seriously wrong.
Myth.
True or false: Sleep can affect your mood and concentration.
True
You felt "just not right."
Talk to a trusted adult / counselor.
The counseling offices are at _______
A215 & B215
Myth or Fact: Talking about a problem can sometimes make it easier to handle.
Fact
Name ONE healthy way to calm your body when you are angry.
Breathing / walk / water / pause / grounding / meditation / mindfulness / anything else that makes sense.
You wanted to go to counseling but worried that your English-speaking skills weren't good enough.
You can use Chinese during counseling.
Which counselor is older in age?
Zulf.
Myth or Fact: A counselor will punish you if you tell them you broke a school rule during the counseling sessions.
Generally Myth.
The natural physical and mental reaction your body experiences when life demands or changes overwhelm you. What is it?
Stress
You feel nervous before a test. Name ONE thing you could try first.
Breathing / preparation / positive self-talk / ask for support / anything else that makes sense.
Which counselor is from Wuhan?
Minnie.
Myth or Fact: If my friend tells me something dangerous, being a good friend means promising never to tell an adult.
ABSOLUTE MYTH.
A common, four-step breathing method named after a geometric shape that helps reduce sudden anxiety. What is it?
Box breathing
You want the MH sessions to cover a specific topic, but you are not sure whether teachers would teach it.
Talk to us! We will discuss whether we can schedule a session on that topic.
How many gators were shown in the slides???
Six
Myth or Fact: Everything is always 100% secret, no matter what.
Myth.
A school counselor will always keep your talks private unless they find out that you or someone else is in danger.
If someone is being hurt or might get hurt, the counselor must tell another adult to keep everyone safe.
The capacity to understand, share, and resonate with the feelings of another person. What is it?
Empathy