Meet YOUR Counselor
What is my name?
Mrs. Hamaty
How can you see your school counselor?
What is confidentiality?
What is said in my office stays in my office!
Exceptions are if you tell me you want to hurt yourself or someone else- or someone is hurting you, or if your problem needs other school personnel to help solve.
All of my feelings are okay
True! We can learn to name them and work through them.
Where is my office located?
In the main office, by the front doors
What grades does your counselor work with?
Kindergarten through 5th grade
What will I do in the counselor's office?
Depends on what you need. I talk with students, play a game, use other tools.
If I need to talk, I can just leave my class.
False! Please be sure to ask your teacher. We will work to find a time to meet. If it is an emergency, please let your teacher know.
How many children does your counselor have?
2 boys. Gavin, just started 6th grade and Hayes, just started Kindergarten.
Name one thing you may see your counselor for?
Lots of answers possible here.
If you are having sad/angry thoughts, problems with friends, schoolwork, or at home, feeling misunderstood, or just need someone to talk to.
Does my counselor only meet with students individually?
No, I meet with students in groups and also classroom lessons.
My counselor tells others what I say in her office.
FALSE! Confidential! Unless we decide on the need to involve others or one of the exceptions.
How many years has Mrs. Hamaty been a counselor
ZERO! This is my first year!
Do I go to the counselor's office if I get into trouble?
Nope! You are not in trouble if you come to my office.
Can I only see the counselor one time?
No, we will talk through your needs- and if you need more support than the one time, we will set that up.
I can talk to my counselor about things that happen at school AND at home.
True!
Mountains or Beach?
BEACH
Can the counselor 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.
When is my counselor available?
I will always try to be available but sometimes I might be teaching a lesson, in a meeting or working with other students.
You can only see your counselor if it's a BIG problem.
False! We can work through big and small things. And what may seem small may be big to others and vice versa. I also like to celebrate with you when you have positive things happen!