Mindset
What is an example of a fixed mindset?
When we have negative thoughts about our ability to do something:
-This is hard I am going to stop trying
-All I do is make mistakes.
What is a conflict?
When you fight or disagree with someone.
What are coping skills and when would you need to use them?
Coping skills are strategies that we can use to calm ourselves down when we are sad, angry, scared, worries, or upset.
What is a job?
A job helps you earn money for our basic needs.
Where is Mrs. Penning's office?
Room 162 between the Library and SACC!
What is an example of a growth mindset?
When we believe in ourselves
-This is hard but I will get better!
-Making mistakes helps me learn
What is an example of a small problem? A conflict that you can fix by yourself using a strategy.
When someone is annoying you, playing a game wrong, cuts you in line, ex.
What is mindfulness?
Being present, aware of your emotions and able to calm ourselves down.
What is a career?
A career is a long-term professional journey based on your goals and ambitions.
How do you get in touch with me if you need to talk?
Email, write a note, ask your teacher, tell me in person.
What is perseverance?
Perseverance is when you keep trying to achieve something even when it’s hard or you fail. You don’t give up!
What is an example of a big problem? A conflict that you need the help of an adult right away.
When you are in danger or feel unsafe
Why is it important to calm ourselves down when we are upset?
Because we can get out of control and react in a way that we might regret (say or do something that hurts someone).
Why do we need jobs? Give 3 reasons.
Money for our needs/wants
Provides a service to the community
Gain a sense of pride and purpose
What is confidentiality?
What we speak about stays between us unless you are going to hurt yourself, someone else is going to hurt you, or you are in danger.
Name a famous person who fail the first time but kept trying and was successful?
Abraham Lincoln, Walt Disney, Katy Perry, Beyonce, Michael Jordan
Name two strategies that you can use to end a conflict with a friend.
talk in out, walk away, take a break, make a compromise, make a deal, ex.
List 5 things you can do to make yourself feel better if you are angry, upset or sad.
Taking a deep breath
Going on a walk
Listening to music
Talking to a trusted
friend/adult
5. Read a book
Name this job: someone who creates programs to run on computers.
Computer Software Engineer
What does a school counselor do?
Help students when they are sad, angry, upset. Work with parents and teachers to support you!
What does it mean to have self-confidence?
Means you believe in yourself, and you are confident in who you are as a person.
When we scream and yell at someone when we are mad, does that make the problem worse or better? Why?
Worse! Yelling at someone can make them angry and defensive. A problem is more likely to get out of control if you are upset.
What is an example of a time where you might need to use a coping skill?
When someone hurts your feelings, when you are worried about a test, when you are sad/mad/angry.
Name that job: the study land, soils, plants, animals, in a certain area. This person helps make maps!
Geographer
What is the name of our second counselor at Lake Anne?
Ms. Roberts!