Intro to Counseling

My School Counselor(s)

100

Name the two counselors who work at Rose Hill

Ms. Monahan and Ms. Moody

200

How can you go talk to a counselor?

Ask your teacher, ask me, leave a note, or email me.

300

Where is the counseling office located?

-Downstairs close to the library and kindergarten wing

-Room 105 

400

What days is Ms. Monahan here?

-Monday-Friday

Roles and Responsibility

100

School Counselors:

A) give consequences

B) teach lessons to students

C) grade your work

B) teach lessons to students 

**School counselors do not give consequences to students. They may talk to you after you are given a consequence in order to help you learn and grow from the mistake.

200

True or False?

School Counselors can solve your problems

FALSE

Your school counselor can HELP you with your problems but NOT fix them. We will help you to develop skills and listen to you

300

School counselors will teach you all EXCEPT:

A) friendship skills

B) math skills

C) problem-solving skills

D) dealing with big feelings

B) math skills

400

True or False

My counselors will have lunch bunches this year

True

We will try to have lunch bunches with as many students as we can BUT you are not allowed to come to the office without permission, during your lunch time

Confidentiality

100

True or False?

School counselors will share the things you talk about with your friends and classmates

False

School counselors will not share information with others unless you give permission to share or if they learn that you or someone else is in danger of some kind. Then school counselors have to get help.

200

What does confidentiality mean?

-To keep something private

-not sharing with others

-what you say in here, stays in here

300

Why is it important for a school counselor to keep things confidential?

• Creates a safe space for students to share

• Creates a judgement- free zone

• Builds a positive relationship with a trusted adult

• Students will feel more comfortable talking to an adult in a time of need

400

What are the exceptions to a school counselor’s confidentiality?

• If someone is hurting you

• If you are hurting yourself or others

• If you give the school counselor permission to share

Fun Facts

100

What pets does Ms. Monahan have at home?

-Dog

-Plants

200

True or False?

Mental Health is important

True!

Thinking about your mental health is important!

300

How many years has Ms. Monahan been a counselor?

5 years!

400

What is Ms. Monahan's favorite food?

Anything spicy!