About your counselor!
What is Mrs. Martin afraid of?
Mice!
True or False: If I am in big trouble, Mrs. Martin is the person that will determine the consequence(s) for my action(s).
False! Mrs. Martin is not responsible for providing consequences to students. That is the role of the Principal.
What is a "trusted adult"? Can you name some?
Mom Grandparents
Dad Teachers
Counselor Police officers
Teachers Aunts/Uncles
If you need to see your school counselor, what should you do?
-Ask your teacher if they can help you set up a time to see your school counselor.
-When you see your school counselor, ask when they are available to meet with you.
Name something Mrs. Martin loves.
!!!
True or False? Mrs. Martin only helps students who are dealing with major problems. Small problems are handled by the teacher.
False. The school counselor is there for all students to help them navigate through not just small, medium, and big sized problems, but also loves to celebrate the good things too!
When will Mrs. Martin have counseling time for our class this year?
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Name some topics that we might discuss during our counseling time.
Emotions Goal Setting
Respect Sadness
Responsibility Coping Skills
Kindness Friendships
Gratitude Empathy
Where is Mrs. Martin's favorite place to vacation?
The ocean!
True or False? Teachers and/or parents may request that the counselor invite a student in to talk one on one about a concern.
True!
What is integrity?
Always doing the right thing, even if no one is watching!
What is Lunch Bunch? Can you name a rule for lunch bunch?
We don't talk about others.
If you have a problem, we will deal with it privately, not in lunch group.
We include everyone and are kind to all!
Name Mrs. Martin's favorite NFL team!
Pittsburgh Steelers!
True or False? Your school counselor will always tell your parents, teacher and/or school principal what you talk about with them.
False. Your school counselor will only share information with others if -you are being hurt, -someone else is getting hurt, -you want to hurt yourself…or you give permission to share. The school counselor might also encourage you to communicate important information to people who can support you.
What does confidentiality mean?
Keeping the information private.
When you are feeling big emotions (like anxiety, anger, or sadness), what are some things you can do?
Stop, take a deep breath, and think about the situation before acting.
*Any other appropriate responses
Where is Mrs. Martin's office?
I moved!
I'm upstairs in room 12 (across from the 4th grade classrooms)
True or False: Mrs. Martin is available to speak with any student throughout the day.
True: Mrs. Martin is here to help any student that needs her assistance. However, there are some times when Mrs. Martin may not be available right at the time that you need to meet.
What does empathy mean?
Seeing something from another person's point of view.
(Or putting yourself in someone else's shoes)
Name a problem Mrs. Martin might be able to help a student to resolve.
Any appropriate answer.