Meet Your Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Johnson
Describe where the counselor is located
Room 1 at the end of the hallway
By the walker door
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 are some examples.
During a counselor visit to your classroom, how should the class behave?
The class should be respectful and kind to all no matter what.
Who can you talk to if the school counselor isn't here?
Your teacher or any adult that works here at school.
Name something your counselor enjoys outside of counseling? (hobbies)
Reading, going to the beach, baking, and spending time with my family
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.
Can I stay home if I have a problem with a classmate or don't like the people in my class?
No! Try and solve the problem or get help from me or another adult at school.
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. Johnson do before becoming a counselor?
Middle school teacher
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 things will the counselor teach in the classrooms?
1) How to do your best in school.
2) How to make good choices.
3) How to make and keep friends.
4) How to solve problems.
5) How you feel and how to cope with those feelings
How does your school counselor want you to act 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. Johnson choose to be a school counselor?
I enjoy helping others!
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 any trusted adult like a parent, neighbor, teacher, or coach.
How many years has Mrs. Johnson been a counselor?
This is my second year!
How do you request/ask to see the counselor?
Let your teacher know that you would like to visit the school counselor. Your teacher will either call or email the counselor to let me know. You may need to get your parent's permission to have visits with me.
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.