Why see a school counselor?
What does a school counselor do?
General
Your School Counselor
Guidance Lessons
100

Students normally see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .

Problem or conflict

100

What does Mrs. Stewart do to help promote positive behavior at school? 

Parliament, classroom lessons, and create bulletin boards. 

100

What is confidentiality?

Keeping conversations between people private.  Not telling others what was said unless......

100

What is one fun fact about Mrs. Stewart?

1. Loves to travel (Went to Germany), 

2. From Texas, 

3. Has 2 grandchildren and one on the way.  

4. Has a ferret

100

What does it mean to be a "STAR" student?  

Stay Focused

Try your best

Act Safely

Respect all

200

True or False: I see my school counselor if I am feeling bored and want to get out of class.

False

200

Name 2 things school counselors do to help students.

Talk to students individually, classroom lessons, small groups, talk with teachers, talk with parents or other staff

200

Besides the students, I also work with _________ and __________.  

staff and parents

200

How long has Mrs. Stewart been at Valley School of Ligonier?

This is the third school year.

200

Last year we learned about Empathy, what does it mean to show empathy?

Empathy means understanding how another person is feeling in a given situation - Putting yourself in someone else's shoes.

300

Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.

Problems- at home, with friends/other students, schoolwork, behavior, anxious feelings

300

Are school counselors in charge of discipline?

No

300

My grandma went to the hospital this past weekend and I am feeling upset about it. Is this something I can see the school counselor about?

Absolutely.

300

Where did Mrs. Stewart live (City and State) before moving to Pennsylvania?

Galveston/Santa Fe Texas

300

What are coping skills? Give an example of a coping skill.

Coping skills are strategies or activities that we can do to help deal with or manage our big feelings. Taking deep breaths, talking to a trusted adult, and drawing are all examples of coping skills.

400

How do I set up a time to meet with Mrs. Stewart?

Ask your teacher or parent to send Mrs. Stewart an e-mail or give her a call to see if she is available. 

400

Do school counselors ever work with other school counselors?

Yes!  I regularly collaborate with other school counselors in the area.

400

What does the SEL in SEL Counselor stand for?

Social Emotional Learning


400

What are Mrs. Stewart's favorite types of movies?

Action and Comedies 

400

Last year we read a story called "A Bad Case of Stripes"  What happened to Camellia? What is the moral of the story?

Camellia wanted to be like everyone else.  She loved lima beans, but when she told her friends that she loved lima beans- they made fun of her. Each time, she tried to fit in, Camellia received a stripe. 

You are Unique! Be who you are meant to be.

500

True or False: Mrs. Stewart is only here to help with problems going on at school, not at home. 

Super False!

500

I keep forgetting to turn in my homework because I lose my papers or forget them at home. Is this something Mrs. Stewart can help me with?

Yes. We can work on organization skills.


500

What are the 4 exceptions to confidentiality?

Someone is hurting you.

You want to hurt someone.

You want to hurt yourself.

You give me permission to share.

500

What are Mrs. Stewart's favorite teams?  

(Baseball and Football) 

Houston Astros, Seattle Sea Hawks

500

What Core Value does "Well-Grounded Confidence" fall under? What does it mean? 

Cultivate Wellness

Confidence is the feeling of having a belief in yourself and your abilities, and the willingness to act on that belief. It can also be described as a feeling of certainty or assurance.