Our School Counselor
The school counselor's full name
What is Janell Baliles?
One reason to meet with the counselor.
What are emotions, help with school, family difficulties...
Five things that you're grateful for.
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The definition of a coping skill.
What is the conscious thoughts and behaviours used to deal with stressful situations.
Not one of the school counselor's responsibilities.
What are enforcing discipline, making schedules, doing health check-ups.
The number of years Ms Janell has lived in Kazakhstan.
What is seven?
Two ways to request a meeting with the counselor.
What are asking your teacher or asking Ms Janell
Three things (emotions/situations) that might be behind anger.
What are fear, anxiety, depression, isolation, shame, jealousy, overwhelming stress, loneliness, outrage at injustice.
Four unhealthy ways to deal with stress.
What are overeating, binge-watching TV, getting into fights, self-harm, distracting yourself with Tik-Tok or Instagram, just trying to do more.
Only people with really serious problems need to go to see the Counselor. (True or False).
What is False! Anyone can benefit from meeting with the counselor, and it doesn't mean there is something "wrong" with them.
Ms Janell's favorite color.
What is blue?
Three things you might do during a meeting with a counselor.
What are talk, play games, do activities/worksheets.
Two ways to challenge negative thoughts.
What are:
What is a more helpful thought?
What would people who care about me say?
If my friend had this thought, what would I tell them?
What is another possibility?
Three relational coping skills.
What are talking, asking for help, group fitness, and hugs.
What is free. School counseling is part of Tien Shan's school services and does not cost anything extra.
The main location in which you can find Ms Janell.
What are her office (across from the computer lab)
Five things you won't do during a meeting with the counselor.
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Three things your anxiety might be reminding you to do.
What are:
Put your phone away
Treat yourself gently
Get more sleep
Focus on what is within your control
Take a few deep breaths
Five coping skills you can do on your own.
What are writing, deep breaths, exercising, practicing gratitude, yoga, getting enough sleep, art, being in nature.
The main goal of the school counselor.
What is to provide a safe environment in which students can learn, grow, and meet with the Lord.
Three of Ms Janell's hobbies.
What are writing, gardening, hiking, hammocking, watching movies, eating Mexican food.
Five topics you could talk to the counselor about.
What are goals, relationships, friendships, how to manage your emotions, family difficulties, depression, anxiety, school problems, victories and successes!
3 things that can help when you're feeling sad or overwhelmed.
What are take a deep breath, list things we are thankful for, ask for a hug, use the calm down box, draw or color, ask for help
A situation in which you might need to use a coping skill, and what coping skill you would use.
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Three reasons the school counselor will break confidentiality.
What are: hurting self, hurting others, someone hurting you.