Meet Your Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Ms.Campbell
How can you check in with your school counselor?
Let your teacher know, they will send an email and wait for me to come and get you.
Have your parents email or call me.
Name one thing you might see the counselor for.
Feelings/Emotions, Making Good Choices, Stress, Worry, Friendship, Sadness, Test Taking Skills, Organization Skills, Anxiety, and Anything else you can think of!
The counselor believes all of my feelings are ok.
True! Your feelings are valid. However, you are responsible for the impact of your feelings and how you react with those feelings.
What does SOAR stand for?
Service, Ownership, Accountablity & Respect
What is Ms.Campbells biggest fear?
Elevators
Name one reason you may want to see the counselor?
If you are having sad/angry thoughts, problems with friends, schoolwork, or at home, feeling misunderstood/voice not being heard, or just wanting someone to talk to.
Does Ms.Campbell only meet with students individually?
No, I also meet with students in groups,during classroom lessons and lunch bunches!
My office is upstairs.
False! Room B12 by the media center!
What are some things Ms.Campbell teaches in classroom Lessons?
Being Kind, Calming Strategies, Breathing Techniques, Conflict Resolution, Zones of Regulation
How many pets does Ms.Campbell have?
Zero!!!
100 Bonus points if you can name the type of dog I do want!!!
Are you in trouble if you have to visit Ms.Campbells room?
No
When is Ms.Campbell available?
I will always try to be available but sometimes I might be teaching a lesson, in a classroom, in a meeting, or working with other students.
I promise you are important to me and I will see you!
You can only see the counselor if you have a BIG problem?
False! Most of us have small, medium and big problems but it helps to talk about them.
SMALL: You can typically handle this one yourself, or with the help of a friend.
MEDIUM: You've tried some strategies but still are struggling.
BIG: Something unexpected or difficult happened and you have BIG FEELINGS about it!
Who do I work with? (name 2 people)
Mrs.Fox, Mrs.Brooks, Mrs.Kiehlmeier, Mrs.Troutman, Mr.Adams, your teachers!!
TRUE or FALSE: Ms.Campbell is getting married this year.
TRUE
50 points if you can guess the month!
In what three main areas does the counselor support students?
-Academic (Grades)
-Social-Emotional (Friends, Family, Feelings, and more)
- College/Career(What do you want to do later in life? College, Trade School?)
What will I do at the counselor's office?
Depends on what you need. You will usually talk with me about what is going on and come up with some strategies to help. We might play a game or use other tools to help you calm down or feel better.
The counselor with resolve issues I have with my classmates for me.
False. I will listen to you talk through your issues and listen to you figure out what solution might be helpful and how to use it!
Share 1 thing you did over the summer?
Awesome!
Who is Ms.Campbells favorite artist?
Taylor Swift!
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.
What is confidentiality?
What you say in my office stays in my office, unless:
-Someone is hurting you
-You want to hurt someone
-You want to hurt yourself
-You give me permission to share
Ms.Campbell expects you to try your best EVERY day.
TRUE! You can do anything you set your mind to!
What is a goal you have for youself this year?
LOTS of possibilities! Share ideas!