Meet Your Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Coker
Describe where the counselor is located
By the nurse’s office
Name one thing a school counselor can help you with?
Some examples are managing feelings, solving problems, making good choices, doing well in school, and helping 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.
Who can you talk to if the school counselor isn't here?
Your teacher or any adult that works here at school.
True or False
Ms. Gallagher is the only school counselor at Woodbine Avenue School
True. Ms. Gallagher works with grades K-5
True/False: You are in trouble if you have to see the school counselor
No! I am here to help you with uncomfortable feelings, listen to you, and help you problem solve. You are never in trouble when you come to the school counselor's office.
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!
True or false. Counselors sometimes meet with small groups of kids in the counseling room.
TRUE!
What does confidentiality mean?
This means that what you say in the counselor's office is private and not shared with others.
How does your school counselor want you to act with your classmates?
Safe, respectful, responsible and kind
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 Ms. Gallagher choose to be a school counselor?
I enjoy helping others!
Your stomach hurts and you think you might be sick. Should you ask to see the school counselor or the nurse?
You should ask to go to the clinic and see the nurse.
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....
be safe, respectful, responsible and KIND!
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. Hecker been a counselor?
22 years!
She was a teacher for 15 years
How do you request/ask to see the counselor?
Let your teacher know that you want to talk with the school counselor. Your teacher will either call or email the counselor to let me know. You can also fill out a "let's talk"
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.