Understanding Counseling
Emotions/Feelings
Your school counselor
100

Question: What is one reason a student might visit a school counselor?

Answer: To get help with academic stress or personal issues, friends, family concerns

100

Question: Name one common feeling that students might experience during stressful situations.

Anxiety

100

Who is your School Counselor

Ms.Oston

200

Question: True or False: Counselors only help with academic issues

  • Answer: False. Counselors also help with personal, emotional, and social issues.


200

Question: What is a healthy way to deal with anger?

  • Answer: Taking deep breaths, talking to someone about it, or engaging in a physical activity.

200

How long has Ms.Oston been a school Counselor with Uplift?

2 years

300

Question: What does confidentiality mean in counseling?

  • Answer: It means that what you share with the counselor is private and not shared with others without permission.

300

Question: True or False: It’s okay to feel sad sometimes.

  • Answer: True. Feeling sad is a normal part of life.

400

Question: What is an example of a situation where a counselor might involve a parent or guardian?

  • Answer: If a student is in danger or needs additional support that involves their family.

400

Question: What is one technique to help manage anxiety?

  • Answer: Practicing mindfulness or deep breathing exercises.

500

Question: If a student is having trouble dealing with a recent family move or change, what can they do?

  • Answer: They can visit a school-based therapist to talk about their feelings and adjust to the changes.

500

Question: How can journaling help with emotional health?

  • Answer: It allows you to express and reflect on your feelings and thoughts.