School Counseling 1
What is your school counselors name?
Mr. Sagun
True or False: School counselors do not like to help students.
False!
True or False: I am in big trouble, Mr. Sagun is the person that will determine the consequence(s) for my action(s).
False! Mr. Sagun is not responsible for providing consequences to students. That is the role of the Principal.
What is it called to see things from someone else's perspective?
Empathy
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: Students who are more socially and emotionally confident have less friends?
False.
Socially and emotionally confident students are more likely to feel connected to school and do well, and less likely to be left out and bullied.
True or False? Teachers and parents may request that the counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True!
True or False: Mr. Sagun is available to speak with any student throughout the day.
True: Mr. Sagun is here to help any student that needs her assistance. However, there are some times when Mr. Sagun may not be available right at the time that you need to meet.
When you are feeling big emotions or feelings, what can you do?
Stop, take a deep breath, and think about the situation before acting.
*Any other appropriate responses
Ture or False: Social Emotional Learning is the process of learning social and emotional skills
True
If you need to see your school counselor, what should you do?
-Ask your teacher if they can help you set up an appointment to see your school counselor.
-When you see your school counselor on campus, ask when they are available to meet with you.
True or False.? Mr. Sagun is allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office.
False! What you tell Mr. Sagun will stay with him unless you are in danger, someone else is in danger, or you give her permission to share with others. This is known as confidentiality.
Name a rule for visiting the school counselor.
Any appropriate answer
True or False: Mr. Sagun will only meet with students the teacher asks him to.
False: Mr. Sagun meets the needs of all students.
Name 3 problems Mr. Sagun might be able to help a student with.
Any appropriate answer.
True or False: SEL allows students to recognize what's happening inside them, be aware of their emotions, and how to deal with strong emotions and impulsive behaviors?
True
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.
What are 3 ways in which SEL can assist/help students
1. Students learn to solve problems in peaceful ways
2. Communicate assertively about what they need or want
3. Helps students to get along with other students
4. Allows them to get the help they need from adults
What does SEL stand for
Social Emotional Learning
True or False: Mr. Sagun will meet with only "bad" kids.
False! Mr. Sagun wants to help ALL students strive academically, socially, and emotionally - and believes there is no such thing as "bad" kids.
True or False? Your school counselor only helps students who are dealing with major problems. Small problems are handled by the teacher.
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!
What does confidentiality mean?
Any appropriate answer i.e. Keeping the information private.
Which is False- SEL...
A. only helps students to prepare for their school life
B. is just as important as Math and Reading
C. helps students prepare for school life, and life in general
A: Only helps students to prepare for their school life
True or False: Research shows that students who have good SEL skills have poor academics, behavior, and attitude.
False: Students actually have improved academics, behavior and attitude when their level of social emotional competency is high.
SEL helps students:
A. Manage Emotions
B. Have Empathy
C. Solve Problems
D. Make Responsible Decisions
E. All of the Above
E: All of the above