Info about Ms. Langford
Where is your school counselor's office located?
205A, across the hall from the main office
I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor!
False!
Name five feeling words.
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes, everyone gets angry, it is what you do with your anger that is important
Who is an adult at school that you can trust?
Your teachers, Mrs. Arnold, Mr. Drish, Mrs. Langford
What is your school counselor's name?
Ms. Langford!
The school counselor wants to work with, and get to know, all of the students!
True!!
Name some activities that make you happy.
Hanging out with a friend, playing outside, playing video games, painting, reading a book, listening to music, etc.
Name two good ways to reduce angry feelings.
Relax yourself, distract yourself, talk to yourself.
Name ways to be a good friend
Use respectful language, be willing to help, listen to them, ALWAYS choose kindness.
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Every Day!
Ms. Langford is allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office.
False. The only time Ms. Langford will share what we talked about is when you tell her that someone is hurting you or someone else, you are hurting yourself, or you are hurting someone else.
Name some ways you might could tell someone is happy without them saying anything.
A smile on their face, talking and laughing with friends, etc.
Name two good ways to reduce sad feelings.
Visit a friend, play a game, go to the school counselor, talk to a friend, watch a movie, play outside, etc.
Who is responsible for stopping bullying at our school?
Everyone!!
The adult at your school that will listen to all of your problems is called the ________________.
School Counselor
The only time that you should have any contact with the school counselor is when you have a big problem!
False! You might visit the school counselor over arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely, or if you are having a bad day.
Name some ways you might could tell someone is angry without them having to say anything.
Arms crossed, the look on their face, face might be red, breathing heavy, etc.
Can someone else MAKE you mad?
No. Only you have control over how you react to a situation.
What are ways you can handle bullies?
Use "I" messages, Tell a caring adult, Talk it out, Go with friends, Try humor, Remain Calm, Get help.
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
Come to the counseling office during PE or Lunch; Ask your teacher to come to the counseling office; Send the counselor an email.
If a friend tells you a secret that he/she is being hurt or abused, you should keep that secret.
False! If you know someone is being hurt, please tell a trusted adult!!
Name some ways to respect yourself, others, and property?
Use kind words, take care of library books, clean up after yourself, listen to your teachers, help your friends.
How does our body feel when we are angry?
red, hot face; tight face muscles; neck/back pain; increased breathing rate; increased heart rate; butterflies in our stomach; clinched fists; etc.
Define Bullying.
Bullying is repeatedly hurting, threatening, teasing, or frightening someone else in order to feel powerful.