Meet your school psychologist
What is your school psychologists's name?
Ms. Polk or Ms. P
Describe where the school psychologist is located
Name one thing that a school psychologist helps students with at school
Feelings, behavior, making good choices, how to do well in school, how to help students with anxiety and stress
During a visit to your classroom, how should the class behave?
The class should follow their class rules
What is confidentiality?
When you tell someone something personal and they keep it private (similar to a secret).
Name something your psychologist enjoys outside of counseling? (hobbies)
Video games and playing with pets.
True/False: You are in trouble if you have to see the school psychologist
False, you are not in trouble, although your school psychologist will want to help you make better choices in the future.
How often will the school psychologist visit your class for lessons?
weekly
True/False=Your school psychologist expects you to try your best EVERY day!
True!
Name one thing your school psychologist cannot keep confidential?
If someone is hurting you, you are going to hurt someone else, or you are hurting yourself.
Does Mrs. Polk have any children? How many?
No
What does confidentiality mean?
This means that what you say in the counselor's office is private and not shared with others.
What types of topics will the psychologist cover during lessons?
How to do your best in school, how to make good choices, how to make and keep friends, conflict resolution, problem solving, bullying, reducing stress, test preparation, coping skills
How does your school psychologist want you to interact with your classmates?
Positive, kind, respectful and problem solving!
Can the School psychologist can fix your problems?
False- The School Psychologist can help you think about different ways to solve or cope with your problems. YOU are the only one that can choose to work on a problem.
Why did Mrs. Polk choose to be a school psychologist?
I love helping people!!
Will your school psychologist ALWAYS keep things confidential?
No. If you or someone else is getting hurt, your psychologist will need to tell someone to get help.
True/False- My school psychologist tells me exactly what to do when I have a problem
False - Your psychologist will help you become a problem solver, or you will solve the problem together!
Finish the sentence: My school psychologist wants me too....
Succeed, Be kind, Be respectful, try my best, Be positive, Be the BEST You!
School Psychologists are the only people you should talk to about your problems?
False - If you are having a problem, you should talk to an adult who will listen. That might be a parent, neighbor, teacher, coach etc
How many years has Mrs. Polk been a school psychologist?
My first year
When do you see the school psychologist?
During out scheduled meeting times and for emergencies.
Do school psychologists talk to teachers and parents about how to help students?
YES!
True/False: My school psychologist expects me to be perfect
False: Your school psychologist loves mistakes because they are perfect learning opportunities!
Name 1 one way to be a good friend
Be kind, say nice words, include other, be helpful, be a good listener, ask them questions.