Why do kids see the school counselor?
True or False:
Mrs. Mendy will tell everyone what you talk about together.
False
When do counselors have to break confidentiality?
-When someone is hurting you
-When someone is hurting someone else
-When you are hurting or are going to hurt someone else
-When you want to harm yourself
What is confidentiality?
What you say to Mrs. Mendy will stay private between you both unless someone is getting hurt.
What is the role of a counselor?
To make sure every student is safe and happy so that they can learn and have fun.
How do you visit the counselors if you need their help?
Ask your teacher to see me or write me a note and slide it under my door.
True or False: When the counselors ask to meet with you it is because you are in trouble.
False
What are some examples of things you could ask the counselors for help about?
If you are experiencing strong emotions, you are having a problem at school, you are having a problem at home, etc.
How many kids do I work with at once?
False
Besides meeting one on one to give individual support, how else do our counselors work with students?
Teaching social/emotional skills to whole classes, and meeting with small groups