Fun Facts
Confidentiality
Ways School Counselors Help
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Do you remember?
100

What is Mrs. Carty's dog's name?

Redd

100

What does confidentiality mean?

When something is kept private and not shared with others

100

Can your counselor help you with your math homework?

Probably not, but they can help you find tutoring or other resources to help you with math.

100

When you are called into the counseling office, are you ever in trouble?

Nope! Counselors might know of a concern and talk to you about it, but you are never in trouble.

100

What was the purpose of school counselors in the early 1900s?

To help students to find factory jobs based on a student’s skill level

200

What is Ms. Westley's favorite color?

Orange

200

Why might your school counselor break confidentiality?

If you want to hurt yourself

If you want to hurt someone else

If someone is hurting you

If you tell them it's okay to share with someone else

200

You got into a fight with your sister and you want to apologize but you don't know how. How could your counselor help?

The counselor could help you gather your thoughts and practice how you could express your feelings towards your sister.

200

What is one healthy way to deal with stress and anxiety?

Deep breathing

Exercise (including chair yoga)

Listening to music

Playing with a stress ball/fidget

Spending time with friends/family

Finding something to laugh about

Positive thinking

200

What major event lead counselors to help guide students into STEM related jobs?

The launch of Sputnik

300

What counselor has been at SPMS the longest?

Mrs. Spegel

300

Jose tells his school counselor that he hates his teacher and wishes he had a different one. Will his counselor tell his teacher?

No! This would break confidentiality unless Jose said it was okay to share this with the teacher.

300

Can your school counselor help you explore colleges  and careers in middle school?

Yes! It's never too early to start planning for your future.

300

What is the name of the wonderful counseling secretary?

Ms. Beery

300

What is the difference between classroom counseling and group counseling?

Classroom counseling is when counselors deliver lessons on things like academic skills, personal/social skills, and career development.

Group counseling is when a small group of students meet with the counselor regularly and discuss a variety of topics.

400

Where did Mrs. Newswanger go to college?

Penn State University

400

Sarah tells her counselor that she has been really sad lately and that she hurt herself last night. Will the school counselor keep this a secret?

No. The counselor would need to tell Sarah's parents because Sarah has hurt herself.

400

You accidentally got put into band when you don't play an instrument. Can you school counselor help with this?

Yes! Counselors can help you explore other class options.

400

What level of education does a school counselor need?

All school counselors need a master's degree.

400

Name three things that school counselors do as part of their job.

Classroom lessons on academic, social/emotional/ and career development

Consult and collaborate with teachers, parents, and community members

Individual Counseling

Help families to find outside resources

Group Counseling

Advocate for students

Help students with goal setting and exploring future interests

Work with students and families around attendance

Crisis response

Help to identity achievement gaps

500

What animal does Mrs. Spegel put into all of her lessons?

Her dog--Pippa!

500

Laura comes in and tells her counselor that she has a crush on her best friend's boyfriend. Should Laura's counselor tell her friend?

Nope. This isn't a reason to break confidentiality.

500

You are feeling really stressed out, nervous, and overwhelmed, but you don't know why. How can your school counselor help in this situation?

They can help you figure out what might be causing your stress and identity strategies that help you cope with your stress.

500

How can you see your school counselor?

Asking your teacher

In the morning before school starts or during lunch in the cafeteria

Coming to the counseling office and asking for a pass

The counselor can call for you

Your parent can ask the counselor to see you

Your friend can ask the counselor to see you if they are concerned

500

What is this an example of:

"I will raise my grade from a C to a B by the end of the 3rd marking period."

A success goal!

...part of your "Life and Learning Plan" you created if you were here during the beginning of the school year.

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