Counselor Who?
What is your school counselor's name?
Ms. Kihm
Bonus - How many counselors are there in middle school?
Who is a trusted adult that can help students with academic, social, and emotional issues at school?
Ms. Kihm!
Is it okay to feel many different emotions at once?
Yes! It is ok to feel anger, mad and sad all at the same time. It is what you do with those emotions that are important.
Are cell phones allowed at school?
Sure, as long as it is out of sight, out of mind ALL day. Phones are to be placed in lockers.
If I get a pass to see the counselor, does that mean I am in trouble?
Absolutely not!
I need to talk to my counselor! What do I do?
What is visit her during lunch, fill out a counselor pass, use the QR code in your tracker, ask your teacher.
If I talk to Ms. Kihm, will she share my information with other people?
No! It is confidential.
If a student is feeling sad or anxious, who can help them with these emotions?
Ms. Kihm!
*BONUS - is it normal for a person to feel anxious?
Name ways on how you can be a good friend.
What is be a good listener, be a nice, helping when in need, support them, report to a trust adult when you are worried about them.
Does Ms. Kihm LOVE Hugs?
YES!! I love high fives, smiles, and fist bumps!
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Everyday
What does the counselor, Ms. Kihm, do to help students?
My role includes helping students with academic, social, and emotional issues.
Can Ms. Kihm force anyone to get along or be friends?
No, sorry. I can help by teaching you strategies, mediate peer conflict resolutions, how to respect others and boundaries for yourself. Better understanding these topics can improve your friendships.
What are some safe choices you can make while at school?
What is keep your hands and feet to yourself, push in your chair, report suspicious activity, stay in designated areas etc..
Ms. Kihm is a trusted adult that I can talk to about my feelings and problems.
Absolutely! That is what I am here for.
Name one activity you can do with your counselor to get to know each other better.
Ask questions, share the good, the bad and the ugly and/or Play games, such as 2 truths and a lie
What is the difference between someone being mean, and someone being a bully?
Mean behavior is saying or doing something to hurt a person's feelings once or twice. Bullying is intentionally aggressive behavior, repeated over time. Imbalance of power.
*BONUS-Is being Rude the same as mean and bullying?
How can you (students) show kindness towards fellow students?
What is give them a compliment, smile, help them, give them gifts, etc.,?
How can you demonstrate responsibility in the classroom?
By paying attention in class, take ownership of my words and actions, do your classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, turn in your homework, etc.,?
Does Ms. Kihm have a magical wand that can fix anything?
I wish I did, but unfortunately, I do not. I can't fix all your problems, but I will help, support and guide you through them.
What is Ms. Kihm's favorite color?
Gray!
*Bonus - What is Ms. Kihm's favorite animal?
If a friend tells you a secret that he/she is being hurt, should you keep that secret?
No.
*BONUS - What should you do?
Is accountability and self-awareness a good skill to learn?
YES! Helps to identify strengths and weaknesses. Helps students to think critically, develops emotional intelligence and increase self-awareness. It also helps to learn from our mistakes.
Name two-three ways in which you can manage stress effectively.
Deep breathing - slow, deep breather can help to calm your mind and body.
Mindfulness - To focus on the present moment without judgement to increase self awareness.
Positive talk - Replacing negative thoughts with positive ones to help improve mood and outlook.
What does confidentiality mean?
What is shared with the counselor, is just between us. This helps students to feel comfortable and safe sharing feelings and thoughts with me. Unless there is a safety concern.