Meet Your Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Riegert
Describe where the counselor is located
Room 1
Name one thing that a school counselor helps students with at school
Feelings, making good choices, how to do well in school, how to help students with anxiety and stress
During a counselor visit to your classroom, how should the class behave?
The class should be respectful and kind to all no matter what the topic, we speak with empathy.
Who can you talk to if the school counselor isn't here?
Any of your teachers.
Name something your counselor enjoys outside of counseling? (hobbies)
Spending time with family, reading, yardwork, and watching a good movie
True/False: You are in trouble if you have to see the school counselor
No! I am here to help you, to talk to you, and to get to know you. If you have done something to get into trouble, you will talk to someone else about that.
Does the school counselor help me with friend problems?
Yes! We can talk about what is troubling you and strategies that might help you out.
True/False: Your counselor expects you to try your best EVERY day!
True!
Name one thing your school counselor cannot keep confidential?
If someone is hurting you, you are going to hurt someone else, or you are hurting yourself.
What did Mrs. Riegert teach before becoming a counselor?
Elementary School
What does confidentiality mean?
This means that what you say in the counselor's office is private and not shared with others.
What types of topics will the counselor cover during lessons?
How to do your best in school, how to make good choices, how to make and keep friends, conflict resolution, problem solving, bullying, reducing stress, test preparation, coping skills
How does your school counselor want you to interact with your classmates?
Positive, kind, respectful
True or False: Can the School Counselor fix your problems?
False- The School Counselor can help you think about different ways to solve or cope with your problems. YOU are the only one that can choose to work on a problem.
Why did Mrs. Riegert choose to be a school counselor?
My favorite part of teaching was the one on one conversations with all my students. This allows me to do that all of the time!
Will your school counselor ALWAYS keep things confidential?
No. If you or someone else is getting hurt, your counselor will need to tell someone to get help.
True/False- My counselor tells me exactly what to do when I have a problem
False - Your counselor will help you become a problem solver, or you will solve the problem together!
Finish the sentence: My school counselor wants me to....
Succeed, be kind, be respectful, try my best, be positive, be the BEST you!
School Counselors are the only people you should talk to about your problems?
False - If you are having a problem, you should talk to an adult who will listen. That might be a parent, neighbor, teacher, coach etc
How many years has Mrs. Riegert worked with kids?
Over 20 years!
How do you request/ask to see the counselor?
There will be slips of paper outside of my office that you can take to fill out and give to me. You can also let your teacher know that you would like to visit the school counselor. Your teacher will either call or email to let me know.
Do counselors talk to teachers and parents about how to help students?
YES! However, I will never share something confidential that you tell me as long as it doesn't involve hurting yourself of someone else.
True/False: My school counselor expects me to be perfect
False: Your school counselor loves mistakes because they are perfect learning opportunities!
Name 1 one way to be a good friend
Be kind, say nice words, include others, be helpful, be a good listener, etc.