Emotions
Name 3 different emotions.
Happy, sad, angry, frustrated, anxious, upset, calm, annoyed, stressed.
How many children do I have.
2: A son who is 16 years old named Connor and a daughter who is 13 years old named Caitlin
What is a coping skill?
A skill a student uses to help them calm down when having a strong emotion.
What is Confidentiality?
When you tell someone something personal and they keep it private (similar to a secret).
My counselor does my math homework for me.
False
You might feel this way if....
The person next to you won't stop tapping their desk.
Irritated/Annoyed/Frustrated.
My name is.
Mrs. Daniels
Name 2 coping skills you can use at school.
Taking a deep breath, taking a break, drawing, counting to 10, talking with an adult, getting a drink of water.
You tell your school counselor that another student in your grade threatened to hurt you at recess. Does your counselor need to share this?
Yes - This is a safety concern and someone could hurt you. My number 1 job is to keep you safe.
My counselor likes to talk about my feelings.
True
You might feel this way if...
You did something you knew was wrong.
Guilty/Ashamed
How long have I lived in Tennessee.
5 years
Name 2 coping skills you can use at home.
Taking a break, going to your room, listening to music, petting your animals, reading, drawing, talking with an adult, journaling.
You tell your school counselor that you don't like the way your teacher teaches social studies. Does your school counselor need to share this with that teacher?
No, your school counselor does not need to share this. The school counselor can help provide you with strategies for communicating your feelings to your teacher.
My counselor's office is on the first floor.
True
You might feel this way if...
You trip in front of the class.
Embarrassed/Upset
What is my favorite dessert.
Rice Krispie Treats and Chocolate Fudge Pie
When should you use your coping skills.
When you are having a strong emotion: anger, sadness, anxiety, frustration.
If you tell your school counselor that you are having nightmares, will your school counselor tell someone else.
No
It is okay to come down to my room with a friend.
True! I love supportive friends that get you to the right people. Once we know what's going on, at that point we may ask your supportive friend to go back to class so they're not missing too much class time.
You might feel sorrow or unhappiness and sometimes cry when you feel this emotion.
Sad
How many dogs do I have.
3, Finn, Sawyer, and Polly
Name an example of something that should not be used as a coping skill.
Calling someone a name, throwing something, being aggressive, yelling.
Name one thing your school counselor can not keep confidential.
If someone is hurting you, you are going to hurt someone else, or you are hurting yourself.
You can only see a school counselor if you have a BIG problem.
False! I handle little problems too! It's better that we address it when it's small before it becomes a BIG problem :)