About your School Counselor
How do you spell my name?
Mrs. Westergren
Students normally see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .
Problem or conflict
How often will Mrs. Westergren visit your classroom?
Every week at the same time
School counselors tell my parents, friends and teacher everything we talk about together. True or False?
False - I only tell your parents what we talk about if you are hurting yourself, someone is hurting you, or if you are planning to hurt someone.
What is confidentiality?
Keeping conversations between people private. Not telling others what was said unless......
What is Mrs. Westergren's favorite food?
Tacos!
Are you in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?
No
Name 2 topics my classroom lessons may be about.
Self-love, self-esteem, mindfulness, kindness, conflict, peer pressure, boundaries, bullying, peer relationships, careers.
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, who else do I work with?
staff (teachers, aides, principals) and parents
What is my favorite sports team?
UND Hockey
Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.
Problems- at home, with friends, schoolwork, behavior, anxiety.
What is the one classroom expectation when I visit your classroom?
Whole Body Listening
Follow Directions
Keeps hands and feet to self - No Blurting
Be Respectful to Mrs. Westergren and Friends
Are school counselors in charge of discipline?
No
Where is my office located?
First office to the right when you walk up the stairs
In the upper den hallway, next to the doors to go outside
Mrs. Westergren only has three kids, True or False?
True!
How do I set up a time to meet with Mrs. Westergren?
Have a parent reach out to me
Have your teacher reach out to me
Catch me before/after a lesson requesting I meet with you
Will we use our computers ever during a classroom lesson?
Yes - During kahoot or when looking up information about topics during our lesson
Do I ever work with other school counselors?
Yes! I regularly collaborate with other school counselors in our district.
True or False: I work with students in small group, classroom and individual settings.
True
What sport does Mrs. Westergren's daughter play?
Hockey
Will I get to see the counselor right away?
Sometimes, but not all the time. I will set up a time to meet with you. You should see me within a week of requesting to see me!
During our lessons, student may talk about things that are important to them. It is good to understand how they are feeling. What might that be called?
Empathy or Sympathy
How many kids do I work with at once in my office?
Typically 1, however if there is a need to talk to two or more students at the same time, then I will. During groups there may be up to 5 students in my office.
What are the 3 exceptions to confidentiality?
Someone is hurting you.
You want to hurt someone.
You want to hurt yourself.