Visiting the Counselor
Where are your counselors located?
In the green hall, where the llama and taco door are
Name one thing that a school counselor helps students with at school
Feelings, making good choices, deal with conflicts, explore interests and strenghts, how to do well in school, how to help students with anxiety and stress
During a counselor visit to your classroom, how should the class behave?
The class should be respectful and kind to all no matter what the topic, we speak with empathy.
Who can you talk to if the school counselor isn't here?
Any of our teachers, Principals, and/or nurse.
True/False: You are in trouble if you have to see the school counselor
No! I am here to help you, to talk to you, and to get to know you. If you have done something to get into trouble, you will talk to someone else about that.
Does the school counselor help me with friend problems?
Yes! We can talk about what is troubling you and strategies that might help you out.
True/False: Your counselor expects you to try your best EVERY day!
True! We expect you to try hard things but we will be here to help you along the way.
Name one thing your school counselor cannot keep confidential?
If someone is hurting you, you are going to hurt someone else, or you are hurting yourself.
What does confidentiality mean?
This means that what you say in the counselor's office is private and not shared with others.
What types of topics will the counselor cover during lessons?
How to do your best in school, how to make good choices, how to make and keep friends, conflict resolution, problem solving, bullying, reducing stress, test preparation, coping skills
How do your school counselors want you to interact with your classmates?
Positive, respectful, use kind words, and be thoughtful about your facial expressions
True or False: Can the School Counselor fix your problems?
False- The School Counselor can help you think about different ways to solve or cope with your problems. YOU are the only one that can choose to work on a problem.
Will your school counselor ALWAYS keep things confidential?
No. If you want to hurt yourself or others are hurt your counselor will need to tell someone to get help.
True/False- My counselor tells me exactly what to do when I have a problem
False - Your counselor will help you become a problem solver, or you will solve the problem together!
Finish the sentence: My school counselor wants me to....
Succeed, be kind, be respectful, try my best, be positive, be the BEST you!
School Counselors are the only people you should talk to about your problems?
False - If you are having a problem, you should talk to an adult who will listen. That might be a parent, teacher, coach etc.
How do you ask to see the counselor?
You can let your teacher know that you would like to visit the school counselors. Your teacher will send you with the counselor pass.
Do counselors talk to teachers and parents about how to help students?
YES! However, I will never share something confidential that you tell me as long as it doesn't involve hurting yourself of someone else.
True/False: The School Counselor is only for students with big problems.
False: Your school counselor helps student with small and big problems.
Name 1 one way to be a good friend
Be kind, say nice words, include others, be helpful, be a good listener, etc.