Role of the School Counselors
School Counselors:
A) Give consequences
B) Teach lessons in your classroom
C) Grade your work
B) Teach lessons in your classroom
True or False: School counselors will share the things you talk about with your friends and classmates.
False: School counselors keep what you say private or confidential. The only exceptions are: if you give permission to share or if you or someone else is in danger of some kind. Then school counselors have to get help.
How can I let my school counselor know I need to talk?
Fill out a counseling request form (Canvas or QR code)
Ask a teacher, grown-up or staff member
True or False: A school counseling office can be a safe space to calm down and talk about what is bothering you.
True: School counselors have lots of different calm down tools, fidgets and strategies they can teach students when they are in need. It can also be a safe space to talk about what is on your mind.
True or False: Only students who get in trouble or have big issues visit the school counselor.
False: Students meet with a school counselor for many reasons. Everyone goes through times in their lives when they need a little help or would like to learn new skills.
True or False: School counselors can fix all your problems.
False - School counselors are helpers, not fixers. They can help you solve a problem, find resources to help, teach coping skills or be a listening ear to a tough situation.
True or False: Confidentiality means keeping something private.
True: School counselors will keep what you say in their office private as long as you are not being hurt, you are not hurting someone, or you give permission for the information to be shared.
Where is my school counselor’s office?
My school counselor’s office is on the 2nd floor by the 3rd grade classrooms in room 226
What are three feelings or emotions that a school counselor can help you with?
Grief and loss
Anxiety and stress
Anger
Worries and fears
Sadness
Much more
What is a time a student might need the help of a school counselor?
Big life change
Friendship issues
Family issues
Grief
Struggling with a feeling or emotion
Attendance
Grades
Problem solving
School counselors teach all of the following skills EXCEPT:
A) Friendship skills
B) Coping skills
C) Multiplication skills
D) Study skills
What are the exceptions to a school counselor’s confidentiality?
If someone is hurting you
If you are hurting yourself or others
If you give the school counselor permission to share
True or False: When I fill out the counseling form, my school counselor will immediately come get me.
False: The School Counselor will come and get you as soon as she can. Please don’t fill out the form on her door or on google forms multiple times. Just fill it out once and she will come get you as soon as she can.
True or False: A school counselor does not teach students about careers.
False: School counselors DO teach students about a variety of careers and how to achieve their career goals. This can help students plan for the future and stay motivated to succeed.
What does “trusted adult” mean?
A trusted adult is someone over 18 that you feel comfortable talking to when something is upsetting or bothering you.
Name some examples:
At home -
At school -