Your School Counselor
Who is your school counselor?
Mr. Ben
Students normally see a school counselor when they have a _________ or __________.
Problem or conflict
What football teams are Mr. Ben a fan of?
Borussia Dortmund in Germany, Tottenham Hotspur in England, and Houston Dynamo in the US.
School counselors teach students social and emotional skills to help them ________________.
Make healthy decisions and prepare for the future.
What is confidentiality?
Keeping conversations between people private. Not telling others what was said unless......
What state is Mr. Ben from?
Texas
Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?
No
What other state has Mr. Ben lived in besides Texas?
Michigan
Name 2 things school counselors do to help students.
Talk to students individually, classroom lessons, small groups, talk with teachers, talk with parents or other staff
Besides the students, I also work with _________ and __________.
staff and parents
How many kids does Mr. Ben have?
2
Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.
Problems- at home, with friends/other students, schoolwork, behavior, anxious feelings
What did Mr. Ben teach before becoming a school counselor?
I taught music.
Are school counselors in charge of discipline?
No
What age of students do I work with?
All students in the school! 2 YO through Secondary 4
Where is Mr. Ben's office?
Rm. 116. The room by the staff pictures, on the way to the cafetorium.
How do I set up a time to meet with Mr. Ben?
Ask your teacher to send an email, ask Mr. Ben, or scan the QR code on Mr. Ben's door.
What is Mr. Ben's favorite candy?
Snickers
Do I ever work with other school counselors?
Yes! I regularly collaborate with other school counselors in QSI.
True or False: I work with students in small group, classroom and individual settings.
True
What are some of Mr. Ben's favorite things?
Football (soccer), cats, frisbee, video games, khachapuri
When is a time Mr. Ben would see me and another student in his office?
If I'm having a problem with another student and we want Mr. Ben to help us solve it.
Who's voice do you hear during the Monday Morning Message?
Mr. Ben's
When we get to 13 YO, what is something that Mr. Ben helps with?
Choosing classes and transitioning to Secondary
What are the 4 exceptions to confidentiality?
Someone is hurting you.
You want to hurt someone.
You want to hurt yourself.
You give me permission to share.