All About Your School Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Ms. Valerie
True or False: School Counselors do not like to help students.
False
True or False: I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor?
False
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor or another trusted adult, spend time with friends, do something that you enjoy, journal, practice a coping skill
True or false: Ms. Valerie will tell my teacher every thing I say to her.
False.
True or False: Your school counselor's office is located across the hall from the gym.
False
True or False: Teachers and parents may request that the counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True
True or False: Ms. Valerie will come into your classroom everyday to provide lessons?
False
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
What is the golden rule?
Treat others how you want to be treated!
Where did Ms. Valerie graduate from college?
Loyola University
Yes or No: Ms. Valerie is allowed to tell your teachers and friends what you talk about in her office.
No.
What are some ways to be a good friend?
Use respectful language, be a good listener, be kind, include them in activities.
True Or False:All of my feelings are ok.
True
Name a reason that Ms. Valerie may have to break confidentiality.
Intention to harm yourself, intention to harm someone else, you or someone you know are being harmed.
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Everyday
Name some times when you may want to visit the school counselor.
big feelings, friend problems, school issues, discuss home life, take a break, talk things out
Where can you find Ms. Valerie?
Her office, front office, outside during recess, hallways, classrooms
What is confidentiality?
Keeping what you say in the counseling office private and between us.
What is empathy?
Trying to feel how someone else feels, putting yourself in someone else’s shoes.
What are two things Ms. Valerie likes to do in her free time?
cook, read, watch movies, go for walks
What can you do when you feel overwhelmed?
go to Ms. Valerie's office, take a break, take deep breaths, go for a walk, etc.
What does Ms. Valerie do?
Support and uplift students, play games with students, teach lessons, listen, help navigate student's situations, teach strategies, celebrate your accomplishments
How can you meet with Ms. Valerie?
Ask teacher, submit note to counselor's mailbox, walk into the office when door is open
What do I do if Ms. Valerie already has someone in her office but I want to see her?
leave a note in her mailbox (if it is an emergency or you really need to be seen: knock on her office door)