Working with your School Counselor
What do you need from your teacher to walk down to my office?
A hall pass
What are the FOUR zones?
blue, green, yellow, and red
When feelings get too big, what is something we can always focus on?
Our breathing
What can you do if Ms. Blum is not in her office?
Leave a note on her door
What is your energy like in the blue zone?
Slow and low
Who do you need to listen to more; your inner critic or inner coach?
Inner coach
Why might Ms. Blum ask to talk to you?
To check in with you or to help you solve a problem.
What are some feelings that are in the yellow zone? (a little too much energy)
Examples; upset, nervous, silly, excited, frustrated, etc.
What are the five senses we focus on during mindfulness?
Touch, taste, smell, hear, see
What are three skills the school counselor might help students with?
Examples; friendship, bullying, communication, feelings
If you are in the red zone, what do you need to do first before you start to problem solve?
Calm your body and mind down
What does it mean to give the "benefit of the doubt?"
When you have a choice of believing the worst thing or something more helpful, you go with the more helpful thought
What are three main ways that a school counselor works with students? Hint: One way is with whole class lessons.
Classroom lessons, in small groups, one on one
What are three clues your body will give give you when you are in the red zone?
Examples; tight muscles, red/hot face, mean thoughts, clenched hands, scrunched face, heavy breathing
What are two chill skills you could use if you are not focused or feeling upset about something?
Examples: take a break, use a fidget, get a drink of water, talk to an adult, change your thoughts, count your steps, use a mindful mantra