What does a school counselor do?
True or False
I have to see the counselor when I get in trouble
False!
Name two big feelings a counselor can help you handle.
Anger, sadness, worry, fear, stress, happiness, surprise, excitement, etc
Only kids who are in trouble go see the counselor.
False! Anyone can come see me!
The school counselor is the same thing as the school principal/head of school.
Does the school counselor give you grades or homework?
No!
If you and a classmate are having an argument, how can the counselor help?
Talk it out together, solve the problem, etc
Can a student ask to see the counselor?
Yes!
I should go see the school counselor when I'm feeling sick.
Myth! Nurse Laura is there to help if you are feeling sick. I help with feelings and thoughts!
True or False
The school counselor sees students in groups and individually!
True!
True or False
The school counselor can help me make new friends.
True!
Finish the sentence...
The school counselor works with:
A. Only 2nd grade
B. Only teachers
C. Everyone in the whole school!
C. Everyone in the whole school!
You can visit the counselor to share good news, not just bad news.
Fact! I love to hear good news!
Finish the sentence...
The school counselor is an adult at school you can trust to talk about your...
Feelings, problems, thoughts, etc
If you are having problems with a friend, you should:
A. Not do anything
B. Talk to the counselor
C. Scream!
B. Talk to the counselor
True or False
The school counselor only talks to students.
False! The school counselor speaks with students, teachers, and families!
The counselor will tell other people what we talk about.
Myth! I will only tell someone else what we talk about if:
You give me permission
You are unsafe
Someone else is unsafe