Counselor Role
Who is your school counselor?
Mrs. Budiac
What is confidentiality?
When you tell someone something personal and they keep it private.
Everything you share with me, I will also share with your teacher.
False, what you share with me is confidential. I will keep it private unless there is a safety concern.
Name 3 different emotions.
Happy, sad, angry, frustrated, anxious, upset, calm, annoyed, stressed.
Mrs. Budiac's favorite color is.
Yellow
How can you see your school counselor?
Talk with your parents/guardians or teacher, they will work together to connect you with your school counselor.
Name one thing your school counselor can not keep confidential.
A counselor will share information if someone is hurting you, you are hurting someone else, or you are hurting yourself.
Your school counselor is the only person you should talk to about your problems.
False - If you are having a problem, you should talk with a trusted adult who will listen. That could be a parent, neighbor, teacher, pastor, coach, etc.
Name 2 coping skills you can use when you are angry.
Take a deep breath, walk away, count to 10, get a drink of water, talk to a trusted adult.
Mrs. Budiac's favorite animal.
Flamingos
Are you in trouble if you have to meet with the school counselor?
No, your school counselor is here to help you.
You tell your school counselor that another student threatened to hurt you after school. Does your school counselor need to share this?
Yes - This is a safety concern and someone could get hurt.
The only time you will see your school counselor is when you have a problem.
False - I enjoy spending time with students and having fun. You will see me in your classroom as well as outside of school. You might see me at church, athletic events, school activities, dropping my children off at school and even on the playground.
You might feel this way if… the person next to you won’t stop tapping their desk.
Irritated/ Annoyed/ Frustrated
How many children does Mrs. Budiac have?
4 - James, Julianna, Jovie and Baby Jay.
What is one way you could work with your school counselor?
Large Group Classroom Counseling, Small Group Counseling, Individual Student Counseling
You tell your school counselor that you don’t like the way your teacher teaches a class. Does your school counselor need to share this with your teacher?
No - Your School Counselor does not need to share this. They may provide strategies to help you communicate with your teacher to let them know how you feel.
Your school counselor will work with your teachers and parents/guardians too.
True - your school counselor works with students, families and school staff to help support you at being the best you can be at school, home and in the community.
You might feel this way if… you did something you knew was wrong.
Guilty/Ashamed
Mrs. Budiac's favorite sport is?
Football
Who does the school counselor work with?
The school counselor works with ALL students here at school. Your school counselor will also work with your teacher and parents to help support you at school and home.
What is your school counselor’s most important job?
My number one job is to keep all students safe.
Your school counselor can fix all of your problems.
False - The School Counselor can help you think about different ways to solve or cope with your problems, but YOU are the only one that can choose to work on a problem.
You might feel this way if… you trip in front of the class.
Embarrassed/Upset
What type of pet does Mrs. Budiac have?
A dog named Hunter.