MHT or SC? Roles
Works with ALL students...
What is the School Counselor or SC?
You are concerned about one of your students who is having problems with hygiene, this is a problem for...
What is the SC (school counselor)? Because this has the potential to be a "quick fix" problem, the SC will talk to the student and parent to give them an opportunity to correct and take further action if necessary.
A very basic yet powerful mindfulness meditation practice. The idea is simply to focus your attention on your breathing—to its natural rhythm and flow and the way it feels on each inhale and exhale.
What is Mindful Breathing.
Mindful Breathing is a great coping strategy as well as provides a great way to create a reset within you and your classroom.
An Example is: Close Your Eyes. Take a deep breath and hold it and count backwards from 5 while releasing your breath.
The MHT and SC are here only for the students.
What is FALSE? While a majority of our work is directly with students, we are also here to support faculty/staff as well.
I am thankful for ___________.
Have an attitude of gratitude :)
Works off referrals from admin or counselor
What is MHT or Mental Health Therapist?
A student has made a statement of self harm. This is a problem for...
What is BOTH? While you will make contact w/ the SC, she will talk to the student and also contact the MHT, who will assess and make parent contact.
This is the number that you can call if you ever feel like you need someone to talk to in case of crisis.
What is 988?
988 is the national crisis access line that provides you with a crisis care counselor free of charge. Also if you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal or homicidal thoughts they can send a crisis counselor to your location to assist with needs.
Email is the preferred method of making referrals for counseling and/or therapy services.
What is TRUE? Email is the preferred method to help with documentation and reporting purposes.
Say something nice about the people on the opposing team :)
Compliments make you feel good!
Provides more intensive services
What is MHT (mental health therapist)?
You are concerned about a student who exhibits signs of depression, this is a problem for the...
What is MHT? Due to the nature of the presenting problem, you will share concerns with the SC, who will make a referral via a form to the MHT, who will obtain consent and if received, begin therapeutic services.
Keeping a journal is considered a
What is a daily self care technique/coping strategy.
Journaling can have a lot of benefits. Writing can help you process your feelings, ignite creativity centers in the brain, and help you be in the present moment. Take a few minutes each day to journal.
It is important for us to set goals and to see how far we have come when we first set those goals. Everyday we are changing and growing. It is important to acknowledge the successes we have everyday.
The School Counselor, School Mental Health Therapist and the School Social Worker are all part of the Student Support Team for Turner County.
What is True!
We all work together to help our school system be the safest and best it can be.
Sing a few lyrics of a Christmas song
Doesn't need parental consent to work with students.
What is SC (school counselor)?
You have two students having a difficult time getting along and are always fussing and being mean to each other. This is a problem for...
What is the SC? The SC can work with these students on conflict resolution and respect in an effort of eliminating these behaviors.
You can't pour from_____________
What is an empty cup?
In order for us as humans to effectively take care of others, we must first take care of ourselves.
If a student makes a statement of self harm at the end of the day, just send them home and call the parent.
What is FALSE? Find the Counselor, MHT, or an administrator immediately and do NOT send the student home!
You don't have to do anything because you get FREE POINTS!
We APPRECIATE YOU and all of your hard work!
Provides short term counseling
What is SC?
You have a student who you notice always engages in aggressive behaviors when angry such as banging his/her head on the wall, pulls on his/hair, hits self in the head. This is a problem for...
What is MHT? While the SC can work with any student on anger mgmt, this student seems to need more intensive services if he/she has been engaging in these self-harm behaviors for a while.
Setting realistic expectations is helpful to reduce____
What is stress or negative behaviors?
We must set realistic expectations for ourselves as well as for those around us.
If you suspect abuse or neglect of a student or are told of abuse you should immediately report it to the School Counselor and that student must be seen before they can go home.
What is True?
If abuse is suspected or you have been told of possible abuse, please immediately inform the counselor. If the counselor is unavailable report it immediately to Administration or the Mental Health Therapist the same day.
If you had a magic wand to change one thing in this school, what would you change?
What is ___________________________? (no right or wrong answer)