All About Your Counselor
What is the name of your counselor?
Ms. Nielsen
Where is the counseling office?
Room 208 or in Building 2 (with 2nd grade and 3rd grade)
Does the School Counselor work with all students? (yes or no)
YES
A School Counselors office can be a safe space to calm down and talk about the things that are bothering you. True or False
True.
What kind of animal does your counselor have?
Dogs (two, named Olive and Dennis)
Whatever the problem, your school counselor can tell you exactly what to do. True or False?
False.
What is something your counselor might teach you about in class?
Bullying
How to Stay Safe
How to Solve Problems
How to get along with friends
Empathy
Emotions
Careers
What are 3 feelings or emotions a counselor might help you cope with or deal with?
Anger
Sadness
Anxiety
Fear
Worry
Frustration
What is your school counselors favorite dessert?
Ice cream OR chocolate
If you see the school counselor that means you are in BIG trouble. True or False
False
A good time to visit your school counselor would be if you have a problem with a friend.
True. School counselors are a great resource to help you solve conflicts or problems with friends.
School Counselors sometimes help students in small groups learn new skills about how to solve problems, calm down big feelings and make friends. True or False
True
What is your counselors FIRST name?
Brynn
Where is the "Visit the School Counselor" form located?
In the lunchroom or in your teachers classroom
When you visit the school counselor, what do you think they will do first?
A. Immediately call your parents to find out what they know about your problem
B. Probably give you a test to figure out the problem
C. Talk with you about what you think the problem is.
C
The only time you will work with the school counselor is if you have a problem or are in trouble. True or False?
False. Counselors work with all students. Everyone might need support sometimes.
How many times has your counselor broken her arm?
Three
How can you visit the school counselor? (hint: there are 3 ways and any of these count as the answer)
Ask parent to email or call counselor
Ask teacher to email or call counselor
Ask counselor yourself by filling out a "Visit the School Counselor" form in the lunchroom (return to mailbox in lunchroom or give to teacher)
What does confidentiality mean?
That the counselor will keep anything you tell them private and not share with anyone unless what you tell them could hurt you or others or you give them permission to share.
School counselors help you develop coping skills. What is a coping skill?
A tool, strategy or activity that can help you when you are stressed, sad, angry or dealing with a tough emotion. It can help you calm down and make a good choice when you are upset or overwhelmed.