Meet your counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Brun
Describe where the counselor's office is located.
Upstairs near the FLR or Spiral Staircase
Name one thing that a school counselor helps students with at school
Feelings, behavior, making good choices, how to do well in school, how to help students with anxiety and stress
What Zone is best for learning and getting along with others? (Blue, Green, Yellow, Red)
Green
Name a B.E.R.T. strategy for stress.
Breathe, Exercise, Relax, Thoughts (Change them)
Name something your counselor enjoys outside of counseling? (hobbies)
hiking, reading, traveling, fishing, gardening
True/False: You are in trouble if you have to see the school counselor.
False, you are not in trouble, although your counselor will want to help you make better choices in the future.
How often will the school counselor visit your class for lessons?
Once a month
What Zone are you in when you feel bored or tired? (Blue, Green, Yellow, Red)
Blue
True
How many children does Mrs. Brun have?
TWO
True of False: You can stop by the counselor's office ANYTIME you want.
False. You can stop by before school, but at all other times you must have permission from your teacher.
What types of topics will the counselor cover during lessons?
Feelings, how to make good choices, friendship, conflict resolution, problem-solving, bullying, reducing stress, test preparation
Name the Zone: You feel so excited you scream even when the teacher asked you to stop? (Blue, Green, Yellow, Red)
Red
Name one way to work out a conflict.
Take Turns, Share, Talk it Out, Apologize, Walk Away, Take a Break
What is Mrs. Bruns favorite candy?
Heath Bar
Your teacher, Your parent, You can ask Mrs. Brun
True/False- My counselor tells me exactly what to do when I have a problem
False - Your counselor will help you become a problem solver, or you will solve the problem together!
What can you do to move from the Red Zone to the Green Zone?
Take a break, Square breathing, talk to an adult
What does "T.H.I.N.K. before you speak" mean?
Before you talk about another person or say a comment ask yourself, is it: True, Helpful, Inspirational, Necessary, & Kind?
How many years has Mrs. Brun been a counselor at Union Academy?
21 or more than 20
What does confidentiality mean?
*Private, won't tell others
If you talk to the counselor, she will keep in confidential except if someone is in danger.
Do counselors talk to teachers and parents about how to help students?
YES!
True or False: Stress is meant to help us during a challenging situation
True
Name something that is INSIDE your Circle of Control
Your thoughts, actions, behaviors, word, effort, feelings, future, etc.