School Counseling
Who is your school counselor?
Mrs. Cournoyer
True or False: The calming corner is a place to go to avoid doing your work
False
How do problems make people feel?
Angry, sad, worried, frustrated, annoyed, concerned, anxious, scared, etc
True or False: I need permission to go to guidance
True
Why would someone go to the calming corner?
To calm their mind and body from uncomfortable feelings
What is the size of a problem?
Problems can be looked at from small, medium, to large
True or False: There is a calming corner in guidance
True
List 3 possible feelings you may have where the calming corner might help
sad, worried, nervous, scared, overwhelmed, angry, frustrated, etc
What is an example of a small problem and what can you do?
My pencil rolled off the desk and I can just pick it back up
True or False: Fidgets are toys
False
Please tell or demonstrate a calming strategy
breathing strategies, grounding strategies, feelings check-ins, fidgets, drawing, reading, relaxing, etc
What is an example of a medium problem and what can you do?
I forgot to do my homework last night, but maybe I can ask my teacher if I can do it tonight to still get credit
Which grades does Mrs. Cournoyer support?
Pre-K, Kindergarten, 3rd & 4th Grade
What can I do if I've used the calming corner and I still feel upset?
Tell my teacher and they will call Mrs. Cournoyer to see if she can check-in with me
What is an example of a large problem and what can you do?
Frederick said he's going to beat me up at recess, but I can tell an adult so they can help me and Frederick make good choices