Counselor Roles
True or False. When you are called to the Counseling Office, you are in trouble.
False
Name two ways to calm down when you feel angry or frustrated
take deep breaths, go for a walk, talk to a trusted adult or friend
True of False: You are new to the school and are having a hard time making friends.
True
What can you do to make sure you have good grades this year? Name two things.
Pay attention in class, complete all your school work and homework, follow directions, listen, study for tests, be organized, ask for help if you need it
When a group of 2-6 students who may share similar concerns, get together once a week to deal with it and support each other, this counseling service is called...
Group Counseling
True or false: writing in your journal, drawing, coloring, painting, and meditating are healthy ways to deal with strong emotions
True
True or False: You are having an issue at home with a family member
True
True or False: You have to decide on a future career in 7th grade.
False
A counseling service that happens when it is only the counselor and one student
Individual counseling
True or False. If a student says during a visit with the counselor, “I want to punch Jamir”, the counselor must keep that information confidential.
False
A student has studied for their math test and is starting to feel really nervous while the teacher is passing around the test. Name some coping skills the student can use to calm down
Deep breaths, counting, squeezing sensory objects, practicing positive talk
True or False: You have forgotten 3 homework assignments in a row and you want to learn some new strategies for studying.
True
True or False: You should make a big decision as fast as you can, without thinking through consequences or outcomes.
False
The proper way to sign up to see the counselor
Ask your teacher or parent and they will refer you to the school counselor
A student comes to the counseling office to talk about family issues. During the conversation, the counselor notices a bruise on the student's arm. When she asks the student to tell her about the bruise, the students says her dad got really mad at her last night. What should the counselor do after learning this information?
Report to keep the student safe
Why are coping skills helpful?
They help to get better control of our emotions, so you can make healthy decisions.
True or False: Your stomach hurts because you ate too many french fries
False
What are some ways to handle conflict with others?
Walk away, cool off, breathe first, ignore it, have a conversation, listen to others, compromise, make a plan, write your thoughts down and then talk, etc...
True or False: Counselors only work with students who have problems
False
True or False: Any information you share with the counselor is discussed with your parents and teachers
False
Talk about a coping skill that is helpful for you and why?
breathing, drinking water, exercising, talking to someone, meditation, writing, coloring, etc...
It helps me focus, it keeps me calm, it helps me stay positive, it gives me energy, etc...
True or False: You need help solving a friendship issue that you have already tried to solve on your own.
True
True or False: It is important to set both short-term and long-term goals.
True