What does a school counselor do?
True or False?
I have to go see the school counselor when I'm in trouble.
False!
Name two big feelings the counselor can help you handle.
Anger, sadness, worry, fear, stress, happiness, surprise, excitement, etc
Can a student ask to see the counselor?
Yes!
The school counselor is the same thing as the principal/head of school.
Myth!
What is Ms. Tynan's favorite color?
Purple!
No!
True or False?
The counselor can help you make new friends.
True!
Finish the sentence...
The school counselor works with:
A. Only 2nd grade
B. Only teachers
C. Everyone in the whole school (PS-8th, teachers, specialists, etc)
C. Everyone in the whole school (PS-8th, teachers, specialists, etc)
I should go see the school counselor when my throat hurts.
Myth! Nurse Laura is there to help if you are feeling sick, I help with feelings and thoughts!
True or False?
The school counselor sees students in groups and individually!
True!
If you and a classmate are having an argument, how can the counselor help?
Help you and your friend talk it out, solve the problem, help come up with a compromise, etc
Which of these people can ask the school counselor for help or advice?
A. A student who is having a tough day
B. A teacher who wants ideas to help a student
C. A parent or adult at home who has a question
D. All of the above!
D. All of the above!
You can visit the counselor to share good news, not just bad news.
Fact! I love hearing good news!
Finish the sentence...
The school counselor is an adult at school you can trust to talk about your...
Feelings, problems, thoughts, etc
True or False?
The counselor only helps with problems that happen at school, not at home or outside of school.
False! If something happens outside of school that is making it hard to focus or feel happy, I'm here to help!
Name one other adult at school the counselor might team up with to support a student.
Classroom teacher, Ms. A, Ms. Turkish, DDS, specialist, etc.
The counselor will tell other people what we talk about.
Myth! I will only tell someone else what we talk about if:
You give me permission
You are unsafe
Someone else is unsafe
What is the name of our school mascot?
Pat the Patriot!