Who is the adult in the building that will listen to your problems, and try to help you when you are facing an issue?
ME! Ms. Bestic, the school counselor!
100
Is Ms. Bestic allowed to tell all of your friends and teachers what we talked about in private?
No! We have confidentiality!
200
If you need to see the counselor, what should you do?
Ask teacher for a form/slip to fill out, and after you have completed this form give it back to your teacher. Your teacher will then give it to me.
200
What is guidance class? And what will we talk about during this time?
Guidance is a time when we talk about making good choices, problem solving skills, and how to manage our emotions.
300
Name some times when you may want to talk with me, the school counselor.
Arguments with friends, death of someone you love, feeling sad/lonely, being bullied, etc.
300
What is confidentiality?
Keeping what we talk about one-on-one between us. What you say in here stays in here UNLESS you or someone you know is being hurt or you are in trouble. THEN I have to tell someone to get you help!
400
If you are dealing with a bully, should you tell a grown up, or keep it secret?
Tell a grownup!
400
Is it OK to get angry?
Yes, but it is HOW you handle that anger is what is important.
500
If a friend tells you that he/she is being hurt or abused should you keep this a secret?
No, tell a grownup so that we can get them help.
500
Can you come talk to me if you are having trouble with your schoolwork!
Absolutely! I can try to help you come up with a plan to get help with your work.