Ms. Joyner
How many colleges did Ms. Joyner attend?
3
True or False: If you are called to the counselor's office, it means you are in big trouble.
False
What does the word "confidentiality" mean?
private between the student and the counselor. [1]
True or False: It is completely okay to feel angry or upset.
All emotions are okay; what matters is how you handle them.
When you put yourself in someone else's shoes to understand how they are feeling, you are showing this trait.
Empathy
How many siblings does Ms. Joyner have?
2
Who can request or refer a student to see the school counselor?
Anyone
True or False: The school counselor will automatically tell your friends and teachers everything you talk about.
False. Conversations remain private
Name three physical signs your body might show when you are feeling anxious or stressed.
Racing heart, sweaty palms, butterflies in stomach, tight muscles, or headaches.
Being a good listener, kind, trustworthy, sharing, and supportive are traits of being a good what?
Friend
What is Ms. Joyner's dog's name?
Prince
When a small group of 4 to 6 students meets weekly to talk about a shared topic (like changing families or worry), it is called this.
Group Counseling/Lunch Bunch
What are the three exceptions where a counselor must break confidentiality to get help?
If someone is hurting you, if you want to hurt someone else, or if you want to hurt yourself.
This coping strategy involves inhaling deeply through your nose like you are smelling a flower, and exhaling slowly through your mouth like blowing out a candle.
Deep breathing (or box breathing/belly breathing).
Name two habits that can help you stay organized and get good grades this year.
Using a planner, keeping a clean backpack, turning homework in on time, or establishing a study routine
What is Ms. Joyner's favorite season?
Summer
Name two ways you can request to see the school counselor if it is not an emergency.
Leave a note in the counselor's mailbox,
ask your teacher to send an email, or have a parent contact them.
If you participate in a counseling group, true or false: you can tell your other friends what the other group members shared.
False. Group members must respect each other's privacy
What is the difference between a "glitch/small problem" and a "gigantic/emergency problem"?
A small problem you can solve on your own or with a little help (lost pencil); an emergency needs adult help immediately to keep someone safe (injury, fire)
Believing in yourself and never giving up even if you fail the first time is called having what?
Perserverance...
Where is Ms. Joyner's favorite place to be?
The Beach
Unlike a classroom teacher who teaches subjects like math and reading, the counselor teaches lessons about these types of skills.
Life skills or Social-Emotional skills (e.g., bullying prevention, coping skills, goal-setting)
If a Parent calls and wants to know EVERYTHING we discussed can counselor tell the parents?
No... You have a right to privacy counselor can highlight but must remain confidential unless apart of three rules!
Name three healthy, creative activities you can do to express strong emotions instead of bottling them up.
What does the acronym S.M.A.R.T. stand for when building an effective goal?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound