Your School Counselor
Who is your school counselor?
Ms.Djanica
Students normally see a school counselor when they have a _________ or __________.
Problem or conflict
What is the name of one of Mrs. Freeman's dog?
Tank and Andy
School Counselors are a _ _ _ _ person I can talk to.
Safe
True or False?
A School Counseling office can be a safe space to calm down and talk about things that are bothering you.
True
What is Mrs. Djanica's favorite food?
Haitian food
Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?
No
True or False: Ms. Djanica likes to travel.
True!
Name 2 things school counselors do to help students.
Make new friends, make good choices, learn from making mistakes, and help plan for your future.
School Counselors teach all of the following skills EXCEPT:
Friendship skills, Math Skills, Coping Skills, Study Skills
Math Skills
What is Ms. Djanica's favorite color.
Purple
Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.
Problems- at home, with friends/other students, schoolwork, behavior, anxious feelings
Does Ms.Djanica like cats or dogs better?
Dogs!
Are school counselors in charge of discipline?
No
What grades do I work with?
All students in the school!
Where is Ms. Djanica's office?
Counselor Hallway
How do I get to see Ms. Djanica if I need to?
May I see you
catch me in the hall
True or False: You have to tell your counselor everything the first time meeting them?
False building trust takes time!
What are at least 3 feelings or emotions that a School Counselor might help you cope with?
Sad, Anger, Worry, Nervous, Scared, Mad, excited, etc.
What is a coping skill?
A coping skill is a tool, strategy or activity that can help you calm down.
What is Ms. Djanica's favorite holliday?
Christmas!
When is a time Ms. Djanica would see me and another student in her office?
If I'm having a problem with another student and we want Ms. Djanica to help us solve it.
True or False: Ms. Djanica just graduated?
You and a classmate are having a conflict with each other. You are not sure how to solve it and it is starting to affect your school work. How can a School Counselor help?
Teach conflict resolution skills, Teach friendship skills, be a listening ear, provide a safe space for you to discuss the problem between you and your friend
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.