Get to Know Mrs. W
Counselor 101
What does a counselor do?
Counseling at GR
100

What is my name?

What is Mrs. Waldron

100

What is a school counselor?

A school counselor is a  educator who helps students with their academic success, career planning, and social-emotional well-being

100

Name one reason a student might want to talk to the counselor.

  • Friendship problems
  • Feeling worried
  • Feeling sad
  • Feeling angry
  • Feeling left out
  • Having a hard day
  • Trouble solving a problem
  • Schoolwork worries
  • Family changes
  • Trouble getting along with someone

100

Name one way you might work with the counselor besides a classroom lesson.

  • Meet with the counselor one-on-one
  • Participate in a small group
  • Talk with the counselor about a problem or concern
  • Ask the counselor for help
  • Work with the counselor on a goal
200

What is one hobby or activity I enjoy?

What is Running, biking, gardens, plants, traveling

200

Name one thing a counselor can help students with.

Feelings, friendships, problem-solving, goals, or school concerns.

200

What is one thing a counselor can help students learn how to do?

  • Make good choices
  • Solve problems
  • Manage big feelings
  • Handle stress
  • Make and keep friendships
  • Communicate with others
  • Resolve conflicts
200

If you are having a problem with a friend, is the counselor someone you could talk to?

Yes!

300

What was I doing before I became a school counselor?

What is teaching fourth grade!

300

Where might you meet with a counselor?

In the counselor's office, classroom, or another private school space.

300

Can students talk to the counselor about friendship problems?

Yes!

300

What are three topics we might talk about during our counseling lessons this year?

  • Identifying emotions
  • Understanding strengths
  • Coping with big feelings
  • Calming strategies
  • Managing frustration
  • What makes a good friend?
  • Making new friends
  • Including others
  • Making responsible choices
  • Thinking before acting
400

How many kids do I have?

What is 2

400

True or False: You have to be in trouble to talk to the counselor.  

False!

400

Name three different things a school counselor can help students with.

  • School challenges
  • Coping skills
  • Communication
  • Asking for help
  • Family changes
  • Organization/time management
400

True or False: You have to wait until something is REALLY wrong before asking the counselor for help.

False

500

What is my favorite color?

What is green
500

Name 3 reasons a student might visit the counselor.

 Friendship problems, big feelings, school worries, goals, conflict, or needing someone to talk to.

500

True or False: In counseling, we might play games and do activities while learning important life skills.

What is True!

500

Who is the other counselor at Grant Ragan?

Mrs. Bleckwehl 

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