What does a counselor do?
True or False: School counselors only help kids who are always in trouble or if there is something wrong with them.
FALSE: School Counselors are here for every single student, and you are never in trouble when you see the school counselor. Seeing the school counselor does not mean anything is wrong with you at all!
What kind of problems can you talk to a counselor about?
Friendship challenges, family challenges, bullying, study skills, stress, feelings, when you are scared of feeling unsafe at home or at school, when you have something to celebrate, ANYTHING :)
What are some of the ways you can reach a counselor if you need to talk to her?
First fill out the check in form online on your email and if that is not possible then email counselor and/or ask a teacher to come see me!
True or False: You are never in trouble when you see the school counselor
TRUE! I am here for you all the time, and you will never be in trouble with me.
What is my name?
What is an emergency?
An emergency is when you are being threatened or hurt at home or in school by someone, you lost a family member, something has happened to make you extremely upset (besides a friendship problem), or you are scared for your safety.
Where is my office this year?
My office is located right next to the main office.
What can you do to make sure you make 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.
How many kids do I have?
Zero
What kinds of small groups does a counselor lead?
Groups for study skills, test taking skills, self esteem, family support, friendship, school connection, anxiety, self-control
Social skills are important skills every person needs in order to have healthy relationships. Name two social skills.
Listening, taking turns, sharing, using your manners, cooperating, using eye contact, controlling your emotions, making and keeping friends, being a problem-solver, being flexible
What are our most important expectations in counseling
We are kind. We are respectful. We are safe. We are open & ready to learn. We are responsible.
What does having good attendance mean?
It means to be here and be on time, unless you are sick (fever or throwing up), or someone has passed away in your family.
In my free time, I like to...
take photos of others, travel, spend time with friends and family, hike
Name one other thing a counselor does besides talking to students individually?
Lead small groups, talk to parents and teachers, coordinate some meetings, run school wide programs, and more!
What is another way you can solve a friendship problem besides talking to the counselor?
You can talk it out with a friend, ask another adult for help like your teacher, apologize if you need to, share, take turns, compromise, negotiate a plan, move away from someone who is bothering you, use firm words, ignore, or be friendly.
What does it look like when we are open & ready to learn?
We are giving it our best effort. We are not talking when it is someone else's turn to talk. We listen to other's ideas, even if they're different from ours.
Experiencing emotions is natural. When feeling sad, angry, or confused at school, name some things you can do in the moments when you feel very emotional. take a moment to breathe deeply and find a quiet space to collect your thoughts.
Ex- Tell someone " I am feeling ____ " Name the emotion you feel.
Take a moment to breathe deeply.
Tell a peer,
Tell an adult,
Ask to come see me and have a quiet space to collect your thoughts and feelings.
Where did I grow up?
Jacksonville, Nc.
Name at least three things we might learn about this year.
Bullying, friendship, problem solving, setting goals, careers, personal safety, ourselves, study skills, conflict resolution, self regulation skills, tips for dealing with anxiety, and so much more!
What is confidentiality?
Confidentiality means that everything we talk about is private, that means it stays between you and I. The only times I may have to break confidentiality is if you have hurt someone, or are threatening to, if someone is hurting you, or if you are hurting yourself. I will let you know if I have to call your parents first.
When we are respectful we
Use tools the way they are supposed to be used, do not talk when other's are talking, use kind language, listen to directions
What should you do if you are ever feeling unsafe in any way at home or at school?
Tell an adult who you trust.
I have a few pets what are they?
CATS!