Meet YOUR Counsellor
Where is my office located?
In between Ms. Tiwari and Ms. Jomha's class.
What grades can visit Ms. D?
I can see ALL students from ECDP-6.
What will I do in Ms. D's office?
Depends on what you need. I talk with students to try to understand what support the person needs.
If I need to talk to Ms. D, I leave my class.
False! You MUST ask your teacher. We will work to find a time to meet. If it is an emergency, please let your teacher or your caregiver know that you need to see me right away and your teacher will get in touch with me. If it's not an emergency, please be patient and I will see you as soon as I can.
What is my dog's name?
Willow
Name one thing you may see me for?
Lots of answers possible here.
Friendship issues, school issues, home issues, feeling sad/worried/angry, etc.
Does Ms. D only meet with one student at a time?
No, I meet with students in groups and individually. Sometimes I meet with student and caregiver also student and teacher. Sometimes I meet with whole class.
Ms. D tells others what I say in her office.
FALSE! What you say to me is CONFIDENTIAL! Unless we decide on the need to involve others OR if you want to hurt yourself, someone is hurting you, you know someone is being hurt or if you want to hurt someone else.
What province am I from?
Prince Edward Island
Am I in trouble when I go and see Ms. D?
Nope! You are not in trouble if you come and see me in my office. We are there to talk and to try to solve a problem and work through an issue together.
Can I only see Ms. D only one time?
No, we work together to see how much support you need.
I can talk to Ms. D about my life at school AND my life at home.
True! You share what you want to share.
Mountains or Beach?
Mountains!
Can Ms. D fix all of your problems?
No, I can help you work through your problems but YOU are the only one that can choose to work on your problem/situation. I will be always be there as a support.
When is Ms. D available?
My door is always open. There will be times when I am with other students, meeting with adults (parents/teachers). You can even see me outside if I am supervising.
You can only see Ms. D if it's a BIG problem.
False! We can work through big and small things together.