School Counseling 1
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Torres
True or False: School counselors do not like to help students.
False!
True or False: I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor.
False! Mrs. Torres DOES NOT handle discipline. I am here to support you and help in any way I can.
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor or another trusted adult, spend time with friends, or do something that you enjoy.
What is Mrs. Torres' favorite thing about being a School Counselor?
Working with students
True or False: Your school counselor's office is in the cafeteria
False! Your school counselor's office is located in room 21
True or False: School counselors always tell teachers and parents what they talk about with students.
False! --Unless the student shares that someone is getting hurt or in danger of getting hurt
True or False: Mrs. Torres will come to your classroom every week for counseling lessons.
True.
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
Where did Mrs. Torres graduate from college?
University of Redlands
Mrs. Torres has been a school counselor for
A. about 4 years
B. about 14 years
C. about 19 years.
B. about 14 years
True or False: School counselors fix problems for students.
False! School counselors try to help students find their own solutions for their problems.
If you need to see the school counselor, do you just leave class and go?
False-
=I can set up a time to meet with you. I will work with your teacher to make sure there is a time that does not interrupt learning.
= If you need support and it is an absolute emergency, you can ask your teacher to see me.
Name 2 playground expectations.
Walking on the black top
Freeze when the bell rings
Swings?
Slide?
Why do you think Mrs. Torres comes to your class to teach lessons?
- Help support you with Academic Strategies (staying organized, goal setting, prep for Middle School)
- Help support you with your emotions and how to identify and work through them, as well as making sure the friendships you have are healthy and problem-solving.
-Help support you with learning about college and career information
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
All week!
What are the names of the colors we work with and our emotions?
Zones of Regulation
Why is it important to attend school every day?
To get better grades, develop friendships and reach for your goals.
What is confidentiality?
Keeping conversations private (in confidence) unless someone is hurting you or someone is in danger.
True or false: Mrs. Torres was born in England
False! Mrs. Torres was born in Redlands
What is the best school lunch at Dunlap Elementary?
Chicken and Mashed Potatoes
How can you be responsible in school?
Pay attention in class, do your classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, turn in your homework.
Name the expectations at Dunlap Elementary?
Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
When would you need to see the School Counselor?
- Big emotions
-Friendship problems
-Family/home changes/concerns
-Crisis
-Attendance
What parts of your body are involved in listening?
Eyes on the speaker, brain thinking about the words, hands and feet not a distraction, voice quiet.