Personal/Social
Name 3 people you can talk to if you have a problem with a friend or classmate.
-Teacher
-School Counselor
-Administrator
-Parent
-Grandparent
-Aunt/Uncle
Your school counselor will solve your problems for you.
False. Your school counselor will not solve your problems for you, but will listen to you, help you brainstorm different solutions, and teach you different coping skills to better deal with tough times.
Which of the following is false?
A)Your school counselor will listen to you without judgment.
B)If your teacher asks you to visit with the school counselor, it must mean that you are in trouble.
C)Your school counselor works with teachers and parents to better help and support students.
B) If your teacher asks you to visit the school counselor, it must mean you are in trouble
How can we be good listeners in class?
Be whole body listeners:
-Look with your eyes
-Think with your brain
-Listen with your ears
-Keep your hands & body still
-Turn your voice off
What is a career?
A long term occupation or profession, that requires specific training.
What is the Golden Rule?
Treat others the way you want to be treated!
When a counselor gets a few students together to talk about a specific topic, that is called _________ counseling.
Group
What are some reasons you might want or need to talk to the school counselor?
-Friendship issues
-Family problems
-Strategies to deal with anger
-Loss of a loved one or pet
-Someone has hurt you or someone else
-You need someone to listen to you
-To share a joy or success
Name 2 ways to study for a test.
-Study a little bit each day
-Study with a friend
-Make flashcards
-Ask a family member to quiz you
True or False: A job is the same as a career.
False: A job is when a person does work for money. This can be done as a part of a career or not.
Name 3 ways to be a good friend.
Be a good listener
-Be helpful
-Include the person in activities
-Invite the person to play
-Be a good sport
-Show respect
Name 3 things a counselor does
1. Listens
2. Help
3. Teach
4. Much More!
What is bullying?
Hurting someone physically, emotionally, or socially over and over again, on purpose.
Why is it important to be organized?
-Saves time
-Reduces stress
-Saves space
-Saves money & resources
-Keeps your focus on learning
Why is it important to graduate from high school?
-To have more career opportunities
-Higher salary
-To go to college
-To accomplish a goal & feel good about yourself
Name 3 acceptable things you can do if you are feeling a negative emotion such as anger, sadness, frustration or worry.
-Talk to a friend
-Talk to a trusted adult
-Take deep breaths
-Exercise
-Squeeze something soft
-Read
-Listen to music
How do I inform the counselor that I need to speak to him/her?
-Tell the counselor in person
-Tell your teacher
-Fill out a counselor request form
If a friend tells you he/she is being hurt, abused, or bullied, should you keep it a secret?
No! You should tell a trusting adult, right away-counselor, teacher, administrator, parent.
Why is it important to have a positive attitude toward school and learning?
-A positive attitude leads to positive outcomes
-If you think you can, you can
-Growth Mindset
-If you think positively, you feel positive. If you think negatively, you feel negative.
The certificate you get when you graduate is called a ___________.
Diploma
Will the school counselor tell your parents, teachers, or friends what you have told him/her?
No! The school counselor keeps all of your information confidential (private) except if:
1.) You are in danger of being hurt.
2.) Someone else is in danger of being hurt.
3.) You give the counselor permission to share
Imagine if you broke a rule at school and were told to visit the school counselor. What do you think you and your school counselor would talk about?
It is not the school counselor’s job to punish or discipline students but rather, the school counselor would help them process what happened and help them come up with a plan to make better choices next time.
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. It is what you do when you are angry that can be good or bad.
How many kids do I work with at once in my office?
Typically 1, however if there is a need to talk to more than one student at the same time, then I will.
True or False: Most careers require you to have a college degree or vocational certification.
True: To have a career, you must be specially trained in your area of interest.