School Counseling 1
What is your school counselors name?
Miss R.
True or False: If I am having a problem, the best thing to do is to just walk to her office.
False! Miss R is here to help you, but is not always in her office. Please have your teacher or someone in the office give me a call.
Are you in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor?
Students are not in trouble when they have to see a counselor
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 journal.
What is Self-Concept?
How you see yourself
Where is your school counselors office located?
Your school counselor's office is located in the Casita
True or False? Teachers and parents may request that the counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True! Sometimes we need other people to nudge us into talking to someone. They do this because they care about you.
True or False: Miss R is available to speak with any student throughout the day.
True: Mrs. R 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.
True or False- Miss R lectures you about boring things that do not matter.
False! Miss R teaches you about important topics in fun ways! We will play games, work in groups, and learn important skills that will help you
True or False? Your school counselor only helps students who are dealing with major problems like a death in the family or parents divorcing.
False. The school counselor is there for all students to help them navigate through not just small, medium, and big sized problems, but also loves to celebrate the good things happening in students’ lives too!
Miss R will tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office.
False! What you tell Miss R 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: Miss R will only meet with students the teacher asks her to.
False: Miss R meets the needs of all students.
Name 3 problems Miss R might be able to help a student with.
Any appropriate answer.
True or false: Your school counselor can take away all your problems
False, but talking about your problems or feelings can help you to feel better. She can also help you with ways to cope.
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.
Use an "I Feel" Statement
I Feel...
When you...
Because...
I need... (Solution)
True or False: Miss R will meet with only the kids who are in trouble.
False! Miss R wants to help ALL students strive academically, socially, and emotionally- She is not the principal!
If you need to talk with your school counselor, what can you do?
-Ask your teacher if they can help you connect with your school counselor.
-Catch Miss R and let her know that you would like to see her.
- Email, but this may take a while for Miss R to see and respond.
Name a reason why a student may not need to visit the counselor.
Explain why that reason shouldn't stop them from seeking guidance or what they could do to solve that problem.
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.
True or False: Being organized is an important skill to be successful in school and at home?
Why?
True: It's important so you can quickly find things, and makes you the student ready to be engaged in class.
True or False: Miss R can also help me with physical needs if your family is not able to- like tennis shoes, food, or school needs.
True! Miss R will make sure that you have the things that you need to be healthy and happy.