Getting to know your counselor
What is your counselor's name?
Mrs. Reeves
Is my attendance and being on time important?
YES! If you are not here, then you are not learning. AND, you are missed so much by your teacher and friends!!
True or False
The counselor does not handle discipline.
True!
I will never write you up - I will talk with you about your choices and self-control. I DO set boundaries and expectations - will enforce appropriate consequences.
When is the counselor at school?
All day, every day
What are some of my favorite things?
What are the rules during guidance with Mrs. Reeves?
Mouth Closed
Eyes Watching
Ears Listening
Hands & Feet silent and still (keep to yourself)
Raise your hand before sharing
True or False ???
I will make sure our work together is really boring and there will be absolutely NO fun ways to learn new skills.
SO false
We use creative activities & games to help you learn
True or False...
If Mrs. Reeves is not in her office, I can stand outside the door and wait until she gets back.
F a l s e
Go back to class and try again later!
Why did I become a counselor?
Because I like helping people!
What does it mean to be responsible?
Doing what I am suppose to do
Is the counselor going to solve your problems for you and tell you what to do?
Yes or No?
Nope
I am here to provide different options and perspectives, but always you make your own choices.
True or False . . .
I can only work with the counselor if I have a big problem.
FaLsE
All problems are important! Some require more time and attention, but if something is important to YOU than it is important to ME
What are my animals' names?
Cat: Boo
Dog: Lexie
What are the only times the counselor will tell someone what you said?
Someone is hurting you
You want to hurt someone
You want to hurt yourself
Someone else is hurt
You give permission to share with another trusted adult
What are ANY of the types of skills we learn in counseling or classroom lessons?
Goal setting, feelings, friendship, conflict resolution, self-esteem, problem-solving, stress and anger management, empathy, resilience, perseverance
What is the easiest and quickest way to let Mrs. Reeves know that you need to see her?
What is something that Mrs. Reeves does NOT like?
Pineapple, coconut, snakes, spiders, and alarm clocks. (I hate getting up early!!!!)
True or False
Being absent or coming in late affects my learning.
TRUE!!!!
When you are absent, you miss your teacher's lesson and the chance to ask her for help. When you come in late or absent, you get BEHIND with your work (and may struggle to catch up or know what is going on.)
What is the most important job Mrs. Reeves has?
Mrs. Reeves is here to HELP YOU do your VERY BEST!
What types of counseling does Mrs. Reeves do to help?
Individual Counseling
Small Group
Guidance Lessons with whole group classes