What Does a School Counselor Do?
What does a school counselor do in the classroom?
Teach classroom SEL lessons.
At school, you start to feel anxious, a school counselor helps you with...
feelings
How can you reach Mrs. Stewart?
Your teacher or parents can let Mrs. Stewart know you would like to speak with her.
What does Golden rule mean?
Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
Mrs. Stewart can fix all problems?
Myth - I do not have a magical wand.
What does a school counselor do with smaller groups of students?
Focusing skills, big feelings, relationships, or coping skills
True or False.
I am worried about a friend. I can talk to my School Counselor about this.
True
True or False:
I can't let Mrs. Stewart know that I would like to speak to her?
False: If you would like to see me. You can ask your teacher or let me know when you see me in the hall, or at recess.
What does Empathy mean? Give an example.
Understand how someone else would feel.
I am worried about my friend. I can talk to Mrs. Stewart about it.
Fact- We can talk about any problems or concerns you have.
My office is a ___________ space.
Safe
What is (3) things your school counselor can help you with?
friendships, conflicts, organization, feelings, Valley Core Values
If you cannot find Mrs. Stewart, who can you talk to?
A trusted adult
The power of YET means? Give an example.
Instead of saying "I can't do this," kids with a growth mindset say "I can't do this yet," which means learning takes time.
Myth
True or False: School Counselors will talk to your parents or teachers.
True - To keep you safe. But we let you know that we would like to talk to your teacher and your parents.
True or False - You keep forgetting to bring in your assignments; you can talk to your school counselor about it.
True - Organization
Who can help you reach Mrs. Stewart at home
My parents can email her or leave a voice mail.
What is a "Good Learner" ?
Watching with my eyes.
Listening with my ears.
My mouth is closed and no noise is coming from me.
Sitting: Straight in my seat or calmly on the floor.
The school counselor is here to help all students learn, make friends, and handle big feelings
Fact - I am there for all students even when they are happy.
How does a school counselor help the entire school?
School counselors help students learn feelings, make good choices, practice self-control, and solve big problems.
True or False: If you have an issue with someone at home, you can talk to your counselor about it.
True - We can talk about anything.
What are (2) ways to let Mrs. Stewart know that I would like to speak to her?
My parents, teacher, staff member, friend, write a note, or I can reach out.
How can you show PERSEVERANCE?
Not giving up before I try.
The school counselor tells your parents and teachers everything you say to them.
Myth: What you say to the counselor is private, unless you tell them that you are being hurt, want to hurt yourself, or want to hurt someone else