My School Counselor(s)
Name the two counselors who work at Rose Hill
Ms. Monahan and Ms. Moody
School Counselors:
A) give consequences
B) teach lessons to students
C) grade your work
B) teach lessons to students
**School counselors do not give consequences to students. They may talk to you after you are given a consequence in order to help you learn and grow from the mistake.
True or False?
School counselors will share the things you talk about with your friends and classmates
False
School counselors will not share information with others unless you give permission to share or if they learn that you or someone else is in danger of some kind. Then school counselors have to get help.
What pets does Ms. Monahan have at home?
-Dog
-Plants
How can you go talk to a counselor?
Ask your teacher, ask me, leave a note, or email me.
True or False?
School Counselors can solve your problems
FALSE
Your school counselor can HELP you with your problems but NOT fix them. We will help you to develop skills and listen to you
What does confidentiality mean?
-To keep something private
-not sharing with others
-what you say in here, stays in here
True or False?
Mental Health is important
True!
Thinking about your mental health is important!
Where is the counseling office located?
-Downstairs close to the library and kindergarten wing
-Room 105
School counselors will teach you all EXCEPT:
A) friendship skills
B) math skills
C) problem-solving skills
D) dealing with big feelings
B) math skills
Why is it important for a school counselor to keep things confidential?
Creates a safe space for students to share
Creates a judgement- free zone
Builds a positive relationship with a trusted adult
Students will feel more comfortable talking to an adult in a time of need
How many years has Ms. Monahan been a counselor?
5 years!
What days is Ms. Monahan here?
-Monday-Friday
True or False
My counselors will have lunch bunches this year
True
We will try to have lunch bunches with as many students as we can BUT you are not allowed to come to the office without permission, during your lunch time
What are the exceptions to a school counselor’s confidentiality?
If someone is hurting you
If you are hurting yourself or others
If you give the school counselor permission to share
What is Ms. Monahan's favorite food?