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Where is your school counselor's office located?
HERE! Room 209
The adult at your school that will listen to all of your problems is called the ________________.
school counselor
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes, everyone gets angry, it is what you do with your anger that is important. Do not hurt others (physically or emotionally) if you are hurt. Find a safe space and calm down.
What does it mean to practice self control?
Think before you act/speak. Raise your hand and wait to be called on, pay attention in class, use your hands for helping and not hurting, etc.
I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor!
False! I am here to help, not discipline. But if you do not follow expectations in guidance, I will let your teacher know and you might miss out on fun things in class, or in guidance the next time you come.
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
Visit during recess or lunch, write a note to the school counselor and give it to the teacher, tell the teacher, have my parent contact the school counselor, etc.
Yes or No. Is Mrs. Robuck allowed to tell your friends what you talk about in her office?
No! I will not tell your friends about what we talk about, unless you want to me, and you are a part of the conversation.
What are some things you can do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor, go for a walk, keep a diary, talk to a friend, etc.
Name some ways to respect yourself, others, and property?
Use kind words, be a bucket filler, take care of library books, clean up after yourself, etc.
As soon as you leave a note, the counselor will come and get you immediately.
False! I have a very busy schedule and might not be able to see you the day you leave a note, unless it's an emergency.
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Every school day!
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
If there is a death of someone you love, arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely, new changes are happening at home, being bullied, just want to check in, etc.
Name ways to be a good friend
Use respectful language, be a bucket filler, be courteous, share, listen to them, offer help, etc.
Name some safe choices that you can make while at school?
Walk in the halls, help a friend when they are hurt, stay in designated areas, push in your chair, use equipment appropriately, etc.
Teachers or Parents may request that the school counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True.
When the school counselor gets a few students together to talk about a similar topic like friendships, feelings, self-regulation, etc., that is called a _________.
What is a small counseling group?
If you are dealing with a bully, should you tell an adult or keep it a secret?
Tell an adult! We need you to tell us so we know and can help!
How can you fill someone else's bucket (make another person feel happy/good)?
Give them a compliment, smile, help them, give them gifts, etc.
How can you demonstrate responsibility?
Pay attention in class, do you classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, turn in your homework, etc.
The only time that you should have any contact with the school counselor is when you have a big problem!
False! I love hearing from you guys and checking in with you at lunch, recess, or passing in the halls. I also want to know about situations before they get big so that I can try to help when they are small.
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Robuck
If a friend tells you a secret that he/she is being hurt or abused, should you keep that secret?
No. If a friend is being hurt or abused, an adult needs to know so that we can try to help the situation.
How does someone feel when you dip into their bucket (make someone feel sad or bad)?
Sad, lonely, upset, angry, mad, hurt, embarrassed, etc.
How can you excel in all that you do?
Try your best, practice respect, practice responsibility, be safe, etc.
You can tell your school counselor anything, and she will keep it confidential!
False. I have to tell someone (usually a parent/guardian) if you tell me that someone is hurting you, you are hurting yourself, or you are hurting someone else. This is a matter of safety for yourself and others. But everything else, I keep confidential.