All About Me
What is my favorite sport?
Basketball
Where is my office located?
Right next to the nurse's office
(T/F) It is the school counselor's job to fix your problems
False-she helps give you the tools to solve your own problems
Do you have to tell your friends or family what you talk about with the school counselor?
Nope, only if you want to!
What do I do if I need to talk to the school counselor?
ask my teacher or use chat form
Who is my favorite NFL team?
Pittsburgh Steelers
What kinds of things are in my office?
books, games, art supplies, stress balls, posters, drawings, tissues, phone, computer, boxes, files, etc.
(T/F) You are in trouble if you have to go see the school counselor
False-your school counselor is not the disciplinarian
(T/F) Your school counselor will share the things that you talk about with other people
False-unless there is a health or safety concern
How many students do I work with?
about 200
What is my favorite food?
Chocolate
What is the Zen Den?
virtual counseling center-a place to calm down when I can't leave the classroom or at home
(T/F) The school counselor only works with students that have problems
False-she gets to help every student in the school
(T/F) The school counselor will call your parents right after meeting with you
False-you can choose if you tell them or not
(T/F) I am NOT the only one who can schedule a meeting with my school counselor
True-parents/family and teachers can too if they want to help you!
Where did I grow up?
Montana
How do I get into the Zen Den?
Google Classroom or ask teacher
How is a school counselor different than your teacher?
Specialized training in counseling, not in your classroom all day, has her own office, etc.
What does confidentiality mean?
not telling anyone the things that you talked about
How long is a typical chat with the counselor?
as long as it takes :)
(2-15 minutes)
What are some of my other hobbies?
(T/F) I can go to the counselor's office anytime I want
False-we have to schedule it with your teacher
What can a school counselor help you with?
Conflict resolution, a place to wait and cool off, how to be a better student, feelings of sadness or loneliness, goal-setting, career options, coping with big changes, problems at home, making new friends, friendship issues, bullying, problems with your teacher, dealing with grief or loss, other personal struggles, etc.
Your school counselor is a part of a team that loves and cares about you. Who else is on your team here at school?
Your teacher, past teachers, paras, Mrs. Sather, Ms. Virginia, etc.
What do you do when you go to the counselor's office?
Talk, work on specific skills, play games, color, read, watch videos, etc.