Confidentiality
After I meet with Mrs. Westergren, if she calls my parents, what does she say?
Nothing about what we talked about -- Only if you are to be in any harm, are to harm anyone else or yourself is when I would say something
If I need to go talk with Mrs. Westergren alone or in a small group, it means I'm a bad kid. True or False?
False!
Who can ask the school counselor to talk with you?
Yourself, Your parents/guardians, and staff members
Mrs. Westergren has a magic wand that will make all of your problems go away. True or False?
False -- We can process everything together!
You are sitting in Mrs. Westergren classroom lesson. What is she is teaching you about..
Life Skills (Bullying, listening, coping skills, etc.)
If someone else is hurting me or threatening to hurt me, Mrs. Westergren has to keep that secret - she can't tell anyone. True or False?
False -- I am to break confidentiality if you are in any harm, are to harm anyone else or yourself.
If I meet with Mrs. Westergren, what could that mean for me (you)?
You are getting help you need! We all need support in some ways!
Can my parent and/or teacher can talk to Mrs. Westergren about any concerns they have with me?
Yes! I create close relationships with everyone in the school and am here to help!
What can Mrs. Westergren can help you with?
Feelings like anger, sadness, worry and more! Getting organized and getting homework done. Solving problems. Home or family situations that are bothering you.
A grown-up at home is mean to me and noone is helping me. If I tell Mrs. Westergren, what will she do?
Tell certain grown-ups who will work together to keep me safe
My friend and I keep getting into fights. I'm so upset about it that I can't focus on my school work. If I tell Mrs. Westergren about it, what will she tell my friend about what I said?
Nothing, I will not involve anyone unless you want me too -- We can process this together without anyone else!
Mrs. Westergren works with... A) The kids with problems. B) The smartest kids. C) All Students in the School. D) The ones who cause problems.
C) All students in the school
If you turn in a note to Mrs. Westergren's mailbox, who will be reading it.
Just Mrs. Westergren!
School counselors are good listeners. Sometimes it just helps to have someone listen to you. True or False?
True!
Your friends are acting different and telling secrets. You feel like you don't have any friends anymore. What can you do?
Talk to your teacher -- Talk to another grown-up you trust -- Talk to Mrs. Westergren
You're in group with Mrs. Westergren and other kids. If friends (who are not in group) ask you what you talked about in the group, what can you tell other about the group?
Nothing! You must keep everything confidential.
What can talk with Mrs. Westergren about?
Whatever you feel you need to talk about! I am here to listen to you!
If Mrs. Westergren is busy, what should you do?
Leave a note in her mailbox so she can come get you when she's free. You are very important to her!
Mrs. Westergren can help you learn coping skills. What are coping skills?
Best ways to handle problems and make things better for yourself.
A kid in your classroom will not stop teasing you and making fun of you. You feel sad and worried. What can you do?
Talk to your teacher -- Respectfully tell your friend how you feel -- Talk with Mrs. Westergren if you aren't sure what to do.
What does CONFIDENTIALITY mean?
Confidentiality means that Mrs. Westergren HAS to keep the information you share with her private, unless... Someone is hurting you -- You want to hurt someone else -- You are hurting yourself -- You give her permission to share with someone else
Name one way Mrs. Westergren is different from a classroom teacher.
School Counselors (Mrs. Westergren) have special training in counseling: helping kids solve problems & make decisions.
How can you set up an appointment to talk with Mrs. Westergren?
Ask Ms. Westergren in person OR Fill out a form and put it in her mailbox OR Tell a teacher and get help making an appointment
If you go to see Mrs. Westergren about a problem... What will you two do together?
You will talk together -- You might play games while you talk. You might do art to help you understand your feelings. You might make plans to create something that will help you.
You had a problem with your teacher and you felt frustrated. If you tell Mrs. Westergren about it, what is she going to talk to your teacher about?
Nothing she will keep it confidential & help you figure out what to do -- she will only involve your teacher if you want her too.