School Counseling 1
What are your school counselors' names?
Ms. Lindsey and Ms Wurtz
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. Hall.
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.
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' offices are located in the front office?
False. Ms Lindsey and Ms Wurtz offices are near Nurse Mindy's Office, close to the Center of the Square.
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. Lindsey and Ms Wurtz are available to speak with any student throughout the day.
True: We are here to help any student that needs 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- School Counselors lecture you about boring things.
False! They teach you about important topics in fun ways!
True or Fales? Your school counselors only help students who are dealing with major problems like a death in the family or parents divorcing.
False. The school counselors are 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!
True or False.? School Counselors are allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office.
False! What you tell us will stay with us 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: School Counselors will only meet with students the teacher asks them to.
False: They meet the needs of all students.
Name 3 problems School Counselors might be able to help a student with.
Any appropriate answer.
What days of the week is Ms Lindsey at my school?
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
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?
Any appropriate answer.
What does confidentiality mean in school counseling?
To keep information between us unless someone is hurting you, you want to hurt yourself, or someone else.
Also, if you give me permission to share with someone else.
True or False: School Counselors will meet with only "bad" kids.
False! We want to help ALL students strive academically, socially, and emotionally - and we believe there is no such thing as "bad" kids.
If you need to talk with your school counselors, what can you do?
-Ask your teacher to contact one of the school counselors
Name a reason why a student may not want 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?
Any answer is appropriate.
True or False: Being organized is an important skill to be successful in summer school and regular school?
True: It's important so you can quickly find things, and makes you the student ready to be engaged in class.
True or False: School Counselors can help you learn how to study.
True! We love 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.