Who is your counselor?
What is the name of your counselor at Okolona?
Ms. Reuther
True or False:
The counselor helps you learn how to explore, name, and cope with your feelings.
True
True or False:
Teachers or parents/guardians might request that the counselor meets with a student for individual counseling.
True
True or False:
The counselor will make you see her, even if you do not want to.
False.
I will never make you spend time with me if you do not want to (besides our counseling classes and really important situations/circumstances) - having your own choice is important to me!
Who are other people in the school who you can talk to about your mental health?
Mrs. Watts, our part-time counselor
She is here on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Ms. Amber, our Mental Health Practitioner
She is here every day!
What school did Ms. Reuther attend to become a counselor?
University of Louisville
True or False:
The counselor only focuses on your weaknesses and tells you what you are doing wrong.
Super Duper False!
I focus on your strengths and how you can use those as a superpower to help you succeed!
What days will Ms. Reuther be at school this year?
ALL of them!
Using your knowledge from last year's counseling lessons, what are some topics you might GUESS we could cover in our classroom lessons?
A. Responsibility
B. Respect
C. Conflict Resolution
D. Perseverance
E. All of the Above
E. All of the Above (AND MORE!)
I will cover whatever you need help with!
What sport did Ms. Reuther play in middle school, high school, and college?
Field Hockey
True or False:
Ms. Reuther does not like helping people. She thinks helping people is annoying, and she does not know anything about how to help people.
FALSE
I love to help people! I NEVER think helping is annoying. I have spent many years learning how to help people, and if something isn't working, I will always try something new to learn how to best help you.
What can the counselor help you with?
A. Anxiety
B. Self-Esteem
C. Relationships
D. Anger
E. All of the Above
E. All of the Above - plus many, many more!
Bonus points: 1 point per additional thing you list!
Which of the following is NOT a way to reach out to Ms. Reuther?
A. Talk to your teacher and receive permission to visit the counselor's office.
B. Leave class without telling anyone.
C. Tell a parent/guardian that you would like them to reach out to the counselor for you.
B.
Always get permission to leave class and visit the counselor. Your teacher should call Ms. Reuther to make sure it is an OK time for you to come!
How many dogs does Ms. Reuther have?
Two- Tucker and Tally!
Where is Ms. Reuther's office? (give specific directions)
In the back of the main office next to Mrs. Lisa's office. You need to enter my office through the hall please! :)
What are some of the things that Ms. Reuther likes? List any that you can remember.
Spending time with my son, spending time with friends and family, reading, going on walks, going to sporting events, and being the counselor at Okolona!
A school counselor listens to your problems and then tells you exactly what you should do to fix them.
Yes or No?
Noooooo
We work TOGETHER to create solutions.
If possible, what do I need to make sure I have done before I visit the counselor?
Try being a problem solver FIRST, then reach out for help.
Get help ASAP if it's an emergency.
True or False:
If you visit Ms. Reuther, you may be offered fidgets, books, games and/or creative activities to help explore feelings and learn coping skills.
True
Playing and creating are great ways to explore what you're feeling and learn new skills.
What is Ms. Reuther's favorite color?
Green
What is the curriculum called that we will be using for counseling lessons?
CharacterStrong
List 3 ways the counselor can help you at school
Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Classroom Counseling Lessons, social skills, bullying, being kind, lunch bunches, etc.
True or False:
The counselor can only help students who have big problems.
"Smaller" problems are not important.
FALSE!
All problems are important, valid, and worthy of outside help if you want or need it.
Select the times the counselor is required to break confidentiality:
A. Someone is hurting you.
B. You want to hurt yourself.
C. You want to hurt someone else.
D. Someone else is hurt.
E. You give permission to share.
F. ALL of the above.
ALL of the above
Counselors are required to tell in those circumstances to keep people safe.
The safety of you and others is my priority!
What is Ms. Reuther's son's name?
Will