Will I see the school counselor?
Will I ever see the school counselor?
Yes.
True or False: It is okay to cry with my counselor.
True.
Crying is a response.
What is the word that means the counselor will keep the things you talked about private?
Confidentiality.
Will the counselor make me tell her all my secrets?
No, You can share what you're comfortable with.
Who does the school counselor see?
Everyone.
I am arguing with my friends and I am really upset. Can I talk to the counselor about it?
Yes. Conflict resolution is a common topic with the counselor.
What is one thing that breaks confidentiality and the counselor will have to tell someone?
Abuse.
True or False: A school counselor will solve all of my problems right away.
False. I am here to help you but I am not a magician. I cant wave my wand and solve problems.
If I have to see the counselor, am I in trouble?
NO. Seeing the counselor is not a punishment or a bad thing. I am here to help you.
Will my counselor force me to be friends with other people?
No. I wont force you to be friends but you do have to be kind to others.
Who does the counselor work with in order to help you?
Teachers and other staff.
I got into a fist fight with my friends. Is the counselor going to suspend me?
The counselor does not do punishments. That is something that would go to Mr. Harding.
True or False: The school counselor meets with individuals, groups, and classes.
True.
True or False: The counselor can help me when I am having big feelings.
True. A counselor is a safe adult to go to at school to talk about what you are feeling.
If I complain about my teacher is the counselor going to tell them?
No. That doesn't fit the criteria of breaking confidentiality.
False. It is a judgement free environment.
True or False: When I need to talk to the counselor I will just show up at her office
False.
You need to tell your teacher you need to talk to me and your teacher will get ahold of me. I am not always in my office.
What is something I can talk to the counselor about?
Hard days. big feelings, conflict resolution, study skills, etc.
True or False: The school counselor will always keep everything I say a secret.
False.
There are rules to confidentiality that include if someone is hurting you, you want to hurt someone, you want to hurt yourself, or you give permission to share.
What is the counselor's number one priority?
To help students.