Counsellor Role
Visiting the Counsellor
True/False
Meet your Counsellor
Friendship/mindfulness
100

How can you see your counsellor?

Talking to your teacher

Someone in the office 

Talk to your parent

100

What is confidentiality?

What is said in my office stays in my office. 


Exceptions are: if you tell me you want to hurt yourself or someone else- or if someone else is hurting you. 

100

All of my feelings are ok

True! We have a range of emotions and feelings. We can learn to name then and work through them.

100

What is my name?

You can call me Mrs. Jicelle, Mrs. J or Mrs. B :) 

100

Name 1 thing about being a good friend

Be kind, say nice words, include other, be helpful, be a good listener, ask them questions.

200

What grades does your counsellor work with?

Kindergarten to Grade 9!

200

What will I do in the Counsellors office? 

It will depend on your needs- I talk with students, use games and other tools. 

200

If I need to talk I can just leave my class. 

False! Please speak with your teacher first. We will then work to find a time to meet. If it is an emergency, please let your teacher know. 

200

Where is my office located?

first floor

300

Name one thing you may see your Counsellor for.

A lot of answers here: stress, friendships, worry, sadness.

Feelings, behavior, making good choices, how to do well in school, how to help students with anxiety and stress

300

Can I only see the Counsellor one time?

This is something that we will determine together. I can also help with getting you connected to someone that could be more helpful. 

300

My Counsellor tells others what I say in her office. 

FALSE! Confidential. Unless we decide together to involve other people or one of the exceptions. 

300

Why did Mrs. J become a counsellor?

I love helping, listening and providing a safe space for people!

400

Do I go to the Counsellors office if I get in trouble?

Nope! You are not in trouble if you come to my office. 

400

When is my Counsellor available?

I am at St. Brendan on Tuesdays and Fridays! (sometimes on Thursdays). 

400

I can talk to my Counsellor about what happens at school and at home. 

True!

400

How often do you have counselling?

It depends on the student and something we will work together to figure out. 

500

Can the Counsellor fix all your problems?

No but I can help you work through your problems together but you are the only one that can choose to work on your concerns/situation. 

500

Is the school counsellor the only person you can talk to about your problems?

If you are having a problem, you should talk to an adult who will listen. That might be a parent, neighbor, teacher, coach etc

500

You can only see your Counsellor if it's a big problem. 

False! We can work through big and small things. And what may seem small may be big to others and vice versa. I also like to celebrate with you when you have positive things happen!

Your counselor will help you become a problem solver, or you will solve the problem together!

500

What do you not see Mrs. J for?

Grade changes, detention, technology help, answers to a test