Meet YOUR Counselor
Who is the school counselor?
Ms. Douglas
Are you ever in trouble with your school counselor?
Nope! You are not in trouble if you come see me.
What if your school counselor isn't available, who do you go to?
Teacher, school pyschologist, principal, or any other trusted adult
Everything you share with me, I will also share with your teacher.
False!
I will only share what you give me permission to share or if you are in danger.
Who is your counselor's favorite entertainer?
Beyonce
How can you see your school counselor
Stop by my office to see if I am available. If I am not, leave me a message. (remember to ask for permission if leaving your class)
Ask your teacher or parent to email me
When is your counselor available?
During the school day, but I may not always be in my office. If I am not there make sure to leave me a note.
All of my feelings are ok.
True! All your feelings are Ok, we're all learning how to express our feelings in healthy ways.
Where is the school counselor's office?
Connected to the front office and right near the art room.
What can your school counselor help you with?
Academic Needs
Personal Needs
What is Confidentiality?
It means that your counselor will not tell other people what you say unless:
You are being hurt
You might hurt someone else
You might hurt yourself
You give me permission
It is okay to come down with a friend.
True! I LOVE supportive friends that get you to the right people. Once I know what's going on, at that point, I may ask your supportive friend to go back to class.
How long has your counselor been a counselor?
This is Ms. Douglas's 13th year as a counselor but 1st year as an elementary school counselor. She is so excited to be working with you!
Who are some of the people your counselor works with? (4 groups of people)
If I need to report something, what can I do?
During school, you can tell your teacher, go to the main office, or the school counselor's office.
Outside of school hours, you can tell your parents and they can contact school staff.
You can only see a counselor if you have a BIG problem.
False! I can handle little problems too! Most of us have small, medium and big problems and it helps to talk about them. It's better that we address it before it becomes a BIG problem. :)
SMALL: You can typically handle this one yourself, or with the help of a friend.
MEDIUM: You've tried some strategies but still are struggling.
BIG: Something unexpected or difficult happened and you have BIG FEELINGS about it!