Your counselor's name
Ms. Esther/Ms. Santos
The adult in the building that will listen to all of your problems or concerns is the _________.
school counselor
It's okay to be different.
YES! That's what makes us UNIQUE!
Can you see the school counselor if you're having trouble in school?
Yes.
I can do brain gym (cross over activities) on my own.
True
Your Counselor's contact information.
Email: Esantos@stjohnsguam.com
Phone: 671-646-8080
(Yes or No) Ms. Santos is allowed to tell your teachers and/or friends what you talk about in her office.
NO.
Can you talk to your counselor if you're having a good day?
YES!
A teacher can refer any student or group of students to see the school counselor (yes or no).
Yes.
Everyone can see the counselor.
TRUE!
What do you do if you need to see your counselor?
Email or call. You can also have your teacher or another staff member contact me.
Name some reasons students may want/need to talk to a counselor.
Answers vary: There are many reasons, not just one.
1. Sudden changes
2. Death of a loved one
3. Someone is bullying you
4. Having trouble with friends
5. When you need help with school work (monitor, work on how to build time management skills, etc.)
Is it okay to feel angry, anxious, or sad?
Yes. It is okay to feel all those emotions. What is important is knowing a healthy way to deal with those emotions.
Can you do brain breaks on your own?
Yes!
The only time that you should have contact with the school counselor is if you have a big problem.
False
Your counselor's office hours.
Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm.
If you're dealing with a bully, you should keep it to yourself.
NO
It's okay to ask for help when you're feeling sad or mad and you don't know what to do with those feelings.
YES!
What side (left or right) of your brain do you use when you do cross over activities?
Both sides (left AND right)
FALSE!
Small group counseling sessions have at least how many students?
3
Four reasons Ms. Santos would have to break confidentiality.
1. Someone hurting you
2. You want to hurt yourself
3. You want to hurt someone
4. Someone else is being hurt.
What is a crisis?
A hard or dangerous situation that needs serious attention right away. Not everyone has the same crisis. What a crisis may be for me, may not be the same for you.
What is a brain break?
A break for your brain! Stepping away from your screen, taking a break from what you're focusing on.
You're in trouble if you see the counselor.
FALSE!