Your School Counselor
Why see a school counselor?
More about your School Counselor
What does a school counselor do?
General
100

Who is your school counselor?

Ms. DeVito 

100

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

Problem, conflict, or just need someone to listen.

100

The counselor is an advocate for only students?  True or False

False, she supports parents, teachers, and students

100

School counselors teach students social skills to help them ________________.

Make healthy decisions and prepare for the future.

100

What is confidentiality?

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

200

Who lives at home with Ms. DeVito?

Her sons Will (15) & Harry (12) 

Their dogs George & Millie

200

Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?

No

200

Counselors teach coping skills to help handle?

Strong emotions 

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

300

Where is Ms. DeVito's office located?

Room 205! 

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

What  is "venting"?

A way to cope with stress/negative emotions by telling someone about what happened or is happening. 


300

Are school counselors in charge of discipline?

No

300

Where is another place to submit confidential problems and concerns for the counselor?

Mailbox outside Ms. DeVito's door.

400

What college(s) did Ms. DeVito attend?

Ohio University and Cleveland State University

400

How do I set up a time to meet with the counselors

Complete the NWIS Student Self-Referral Google Form. Class Code yc6noje 

400

Can you come to see Ms. DeVito if your family has needs for food or other resources?

Yes!

400

Do I ever work with other school counselors?

Yes!  I regularly collaborate with other school counselors.

400

True or False:  I work with students in small group, classroom and individual settings. 

True


500

What is Ms. DeVito's favorite drink?

La Croix Coconut Sparkly Water

500

Do you only see the counselor if you are having a major crisis? T or F

False. Always here to support

500

What other ways that Ms. DeVito can help you with your emotions? 

Talking it through, breathing exercises, fidgets, and various other ways.

500

When we get to 8th grade, what is something that Ms. DeVito helps with?

Picking and getting into high schools.

500

What are the exceptions to confidentiality?

Someone is hurting you.

You want to hurt someone.

You want to hurt yourself.