Solving Problems
Hector sees a wasp nest at recess.
Let the playground supervisor, the custodian or the secretary know about it.
Mike does not feel good, his stomach hurts pretty bad.
See the school nurse.
Marcus needs a study buddy.
Your teacher can help you connect to someone in your class, but if you need someone to study with at home, your school counselor can help problem solve that.
Ben is mad because his favorite book was already checked out by a classmate.
Tell me 2 ways Ben can handle this.
Emma slipped and fell in mud on the way to school. She needs help getting clean clothes.
The secretaries can help you call home but your school counselor also has clean clothes to help out when needed.
Alyssa has things stolen from her desk. She wants to find the person who did this and get her items back.
Check with your teacher first and they may send you to problem solve further with the school counselor.
Clara has experienced a loss. She needs to learn skills to help deal with her emotions.
The school counselor can help teach skills to manage lots of feelings that happen when we lose someone or something.
Charlotte is having trouble talking with her classmates. She would like to learn skills that will help her say what she means.
The school counselor is able to meet with students individually or in groups to help with these social skills.
Sarah is bored and tired in her class. She can't stay awake. Tell me 2 ways Sarah can stay awake.
Drink a glass of water, chair push ups, movement break, etc.
Did that need the school counselor? Sometimes it might, but some things you can solve yourself.
Skylar lost a library book. She may need help to pay a fine.
The school counselor can help even with something like this.
Emily has an important decision to make. She doesn't know what to do and wants to talk about it.
Yep, school counselors are great at helping you to look at a problem from different perspectives so you can make a good decision.
Jack says that he does not believe in himself anymore. He's often sad.
The school counselor is here to listen and help with these kinds of feelings.
Marvin is having an argument with a friend. He wants someone to help him say sorry.
The school counselor is here to help learn skills on communicating with our friends so you can keep being friends.
Tim is so goofy and hyper during class. He's on the verge of being out of control. What should he do?
Take 3 deep breaths
Ask his teacher to take a calm down break
Mia's backpack was ruined by her dog and she cannot get a new one.
Yes, your school counselor has backpacks and school supplies to help you be ready for school.
Kara has been having thoughts of hurting herself. She isn't sure if she wants to talk to someone about it.
When things feel so overwhelming you want to hurt yourself, it is very important to talk to someone about it. Your school counselor is a safe person to talk to.
Oliver gets into trouble with his teacher. He is angry and needs help talking his feelings out.
We all get angry and seeing the school counselor with your teacher's permission is a great strategy to talk and use skills to manage the mad feelings.
Ryan does not get invited to a birthday party. He is feeling pretty sad.
This is an example of what a school counselor can help you with.
Erin tries hard, but cannot remember anything she studies. She wants someone to teach her a few study tips.
Your teacher will teach you many strategies, but your school counselor can also help with academic problems.
Piper has an amazing soccer game last weekend and wants to share stories of her goals she made with someone.
Your school counselor loves to hear when amazing things are happening!
Julie is on the playground for recess. She is mean to her classmates and starts hitting them, because one of her classmates pushed her. She is out of control!
Be sure to find a playground supervisor to report unsafe behavior. The school counselor will then work with Julie and the classmates to explore what the problem was.
Gabriel does not feel safe at home. He needs to talk to someone.
All of the adults at school want you to feel safe both at school and at home. Your school counselor can help ensure you are safe.
Ruthie thought she became friends with a group of girls, but really, they are 'frenemies'. She wants her group of 'friends' to learn how they should treat each other.
Friendships are hard and your school counselor can help so you can feel respected and know how to be assertive.
A few people feel strange around Harper because she stands too close to them when she talks. They would like help to teach her about personal space and boundaries.
Your school counselor can help give you ideas on how to role model good personal space and what words you can use to help Harper understand without being mean.
While walking home, a stranger tried to get Madison to get in his car. She needs to report this.
Yep, you know from our safety lessons, your school counselor is a great person to report this to. Who else can you report this to?