School Counseling 1
What is your school counselors name?
Ms. Brittany
True or False: School counselors do not like to help students.
False!
True or False: I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor?
False! Students are not in trouble when they have to see Ms. Brittany.
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor or another trusted adult, spend time with friends, do something that you enjoy, and read a book.
Which of the following is false:
A) Your school counselor will listen to you without judgment.
B) If your teacher asks you to visit with the school counselor, it must mean that you are in trouble.
C) Your school counselor works with teachers and parents to better help and support students.
The correct answer is B!
True or False: Your school counselors office is located on the first floor?
True. It is located next to the MPR entrance, opposite to the library.
True or False? Teachers and parents may request that the counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True!
True or False: Ms. Brittany is available to speak with any student throughout the day.
True: Ms. Brittany is here to help any student that needs her assistance.
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
Ture or False- Ms. Brittany lectures you about boring things.
False! Ms. Brittany teaches you about important topics in fun ways!
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True or False.? Ms. Brittany is allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office.
False! What you tell Ms. Brittany will stay with her unless you are in danger, someone else is in danger, or you give her permission to share with others. This is known as confidentiality.
Ture or False: When you talk to your school counselor, they will keep your information private and confidential unless -you are being hurt, -you want to hurt yourself, -you want to hurt someone else, or -you give permission to share.
True: This is called CONFIDENTIALTY.
True or False: Ms. Brittany will only meet with students the teacher asks her to.
False: Ms. Brittany meets the needs of all students.
Name 3 problems Ms. Brittany might be able to help a student with.
Any appropriate answer.
What is the name of Ms. Brittany's family cat?
Bo bo
True or False? Your school counselor will always tell your parents, teacher and/or school principal what you talk about with them.
False. Your school counselor will only share information with others if -you are being hurt, -someone else is getting hurt, -you want to hurt yourself…or you give permission to share. The school counselor might also encourage you to communicate important information to people who can support you.
Why is it important to attend school every day?
To make sure you don't miss anything, and to develop healthy social skills.
What is confidentiality mean in school counseling?
To keep a secret unless someone is hurting you or you want to hurt yourself, or someone else.
Also, if you give me permission to share with someone else.
True or False: Ms. Brittany will meet with only "bad" kids.
False! Ms. Brittany wants to help ALL students strive academically, socially, and emotionally - and believes there is no such thing as "bad" kids.
If you need to talk with your school counselor, what can you do?
- Ask your teachers. They will let Ms. Brittany know.
Name a reason why a student may not want to visit the counselor.
Any appropriate answer.
Why is it important to always try your best?
So you can be successful, it feels good to know that you tried your best.
Can you just show up in the counseling office?
No. Always ask your teachers first before you go!
True or False: Ms. Brittany will tell you how to study.
False! She loves working with students, talking with students, and encouraging students to problem-solving within their daily learning. This includes finding the best ways way for you to study.