Meet Your Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Ms. Westrick
Where is Ms. Westrick's Office?
106 next to Mr. Fletcher's office
Name one thing that a school counselor helps students with at school
Feelings, making good choices, how to do well in school, how to help students calm down when feeling stressed...
During a counselor visit to your classroom, how should the class behave?
The class should be respectful and kind to all no matter what the topic, we speak with empathy.
Who can you talk to if the school counselor isn't here?
Any of your teachers, trusted adults, Mrs. Redlin, Mr. Fletcher/Mrs. Short/Mrs. Hufford
Name something your counselor enjoys outside of counseling? (hobbies)
Running, Walking in Nature, Love Animals, Hanging with my Son, Max, Traveling, Having Fun & Laughing
True/False: You are in trouble if you have to see the school counselor
No! I am here to help you, to talk to you, and to get to know you. If you have done something to get into trouble, you will talk to someone else about that.
Does the school counselor help me with friend problems?
Yes! We can talk about what is troubling you and strategies that might help you out.
True/False: Your counselor expects you to try your best EVERY day!
True!
Name one thing your school counselor cannot keep confidential?
If someone is hurting you, you are going to hurt someone else, or you are hurting yourself.
Who is the other school counselor here at STE?
Mrs. Redlin
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 counselor cover during lessons?
How to do your best in school, how to make good choices, how to prepare for middle school, how to make and keep friends, conflict resolution, problem solving, the difference between mean/rude/teasing/conflict behavior and bullying, reducing stress, test preparation, coping skills...
How does your school counselor want you to interact with your classmates?
Positive, kind, respectful
True or False: Can the School Counselor fix your problems?
False- The School Counselor 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.
What is my sons name and how old is he?
Max, 16
Will your school counselor ALWAYS keep things confidential?
No. If you Want to Hurt yourself or others your counselor will need to tell someone to get help.
True/False- My counselor tells me exactly what to do when I have a problem
False - Your counselor will help you become a problem solver, or you will solve the problem together!
Finish the sentence: My school counselor wants me to....
Succeed, be kind, be respectful, try my best, be positive, be the BEST you!
School Counselors 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, teacher, coach etc.
What's Ms. Westrick's Favorite place to be?
In Nature!
How do you request/ask to see the counselor?
You can let your teacher know that you would like to visit the school counselor. Your teacher will let me know. You can let your family member know and trusted adult.
Do counselors talk to teachers and parents about how to help students?
YES! However, I will never share something confidential that you tell me as long as it doesn't involve hurting yourself of someone else.
True/False: The School Counselor is only for students with big problems.
False: Your school counselor helps student with small and big problems.
Name 1 one way to be a good friend
Be kind, say nice words, include others, be helpful, be a good listener, etc.