Meet the Counsellor
What colour was my hair when I got married?
Blue
What is confidentiality?
When you tell someone something personal and they keep it private (similar to a secret).
Name 3 different emotions.
Happy, sad, angry, scared, frustrated, embarrassed, calm, annoyed, stressed.
What is a coping skill?
A skill someone uses to help them gain control when having a strong emotion.
What type of pet do I have? (I have two)
Cats
What is something your counsellor cannot keep confidential?
If someone is hurting you, you are going to hurt someone else, or you are going to hurt yourself.
Is it possible to feel angry, scared, and happy all at the same time?
Yes!
Emotions can happen together, even if it doesn't make sense.
Name 2 coping skills you can use when you are angry.
Take deep breaths, walk away, grab a glass of water, talk to an adult.
Where is my office in the school?
Across from the computer lab
You tell your counsellor that you don't like the way your teacher teaches a class. Does your counsellor need to tell your teacher?
Nope!
But your counsellor can help you come up with strategies to talk to your teacher and tell them how you feel.
You might feel this way if...
You trip in front of the class.
Embarrassed/humiliated/upset.
What is an example of something that should not be used as a coping skill?
Calling someone names, throwing something, yelling, being aggressive.
Where did I live abroad for a year?
Ireland
You tell your counsellor that a classmate threatened to hurt you at lunch. Does your counsellor need to share this?
Yes!
This is a safety concern and someone could get hurt. Your counsellor's main job is to keep you and all students safe.
You might feel this way if...
You did something you knew was wrong.
Guilty/ashamed.
When do you use coping skills?
When you are having a strong emotion: like anger, sadness, anxiety, frustration.