Counseling/Personal Safety/Healthy Choices & Living
What does a counselor do?
A counselor helps people with their feelings and problems.
Is change good or bad?
Change can be both good or bad. It is a natural part of lives. We just have to know how to deal with it!
Are there people that are the exact same?
No! Everyone is different in some ways.
What is conflict?
Conflict is when people disagree or have a problem with each other, like fighting over a toy, not taking turns, or having different ideas.
What does respect mean?
Respect means treating people the way you want to be treated — with kindness, care, and fairness.
It’s about listening, using polite words, following rules, and accepting differences in others.
What's the difference between a safe vs unsafe touch?
A safe touch is a touch that makes you feel comfortable, loved, or cared for, like a hug from someone you trust, a handshake, or a pat on the back.
An unsafe touch is a touch that makes you feel scared, uncomfortable, or hurt, like hitting, kicking, or touching your private parts when there’s no good reason.
Name 2 ways you can deal with stress
- Deep breathing
- Counting to 10
- Talking to someone
- Doing something you like
Because everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and included, no matter how they look, speak, or what they believe.
Name 2 ways you can solve a conflict
We can solve them by talking, listening, and finding a way to be fair.
Name 2 ways you can be a good friend and respect others
What are the 3 steps when you feel uncomfortable?
NO, GO, TELL
What is self-identity?
Self-identity is about knowing who you are, what you like, and what makes you unique.
What are social skills?
Social skills are the ways we talk and act with other people to be friendly and respectful.
What is an I-message?
An I-message is a way to tell someone how you feel without blaming or hurting them.
Why should you think in a positive way?
You should think in a positive way because it helps you feel and behave better. (Braver, happier, and more confident — even when things are hard).
Positive thinking helps you try your best, solve problems, and keep going instead of giving up.
What are different ways one can stay healthy?
Diet, Sleep, Exercise, Hygiene
What does it mean to be unique?
Being unique means there’s no one exactly like you!
You might look different, think differently, or like different things — and that’s what makes you special.
Name 2 types of social skills
- Knocking on the door
- Personal space
- Not interrupting
- Helping others in need
- Understanding Body Language, Facial Expressions, and Greeting
What is empathy?
When we understand how someone is feeling because we imagine what it’s like to be them.
What is attitude?
Attitude means the way you think, feel, and act about something — like your mood or mindset.
You can have a positive attitude (happy, helpful, and hopeful) or a negative attitude (grumpy, unkind, or giving up).
What does S.N.U.R.B.S stand for?
SNURBS are feelings that you get when something or someone makes you feel uncomfortable or scared.
What happened in the story: Bella's Fall Coat?
Her favorite thing was her coat. She grew out of it, it became small on her, but she didn’t want to change it. Then it ripped while she was playing, so her grandma made her a new and better coat. Bella then put her old coat on the snowman.
What is body language and facial expressions? Why are they important?
Body language is how we use our body (like standing tall, crossing arms, or looking away) and facial expressions are the looks on our face (like smiling, frowning, or raising eyebrows) to show how we feel — even without speaking.
They are important because they help others understand our feelings and what we’re trying to say. Sometimes, our face and body say more than our words!
How can we show empathy to others?
We can show empathy by listening, helping, and being kind to others.
What are boundaries?
Boundaries are like invisible lines that help us know how to treat others and how we want to be treated. Just like how we have rules at school or at home to keep everyone safe and happy, boundaries are the rules we create to make sure our friendships are healthy and respectful.