Meet YOUR Counselor
Who does a counselor work with?
Everyone. One on one with students for more intensive support and whole groups/classes for practicing skills we ALL need. The school counsellor also works closely with all school teaching staff and supports. They can also work closely with parents/caregivers at home to support the student and connect with appropriate support that are available to them.
How can you see your school counselor?
1. Ask your teacher to send me a message. 2. Ask your parents to send in a referral. 3. Pop by my office if the door is open come in. 4. Let Mrs. Brewer or Mrs. Hood know that you would like to see me.
What if your school counselor isn't available, who do you go to?
Teacher, principal or any other trusted adult in the school.
Everything you share with me, I will also share with your teacher.
False. I will only share what you give me permission to share or if you are in danger.
What is your counselor's name?
Mrs. Ledoux
Are you ever in trouble with your counselor?
No, you are NOT in trouble if you come see me. I am a support for student to help them advocate for themselves and find their own voice when they need.
When is my school counselor available?
4 days a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and alternating Thursday and Fridays. I have a calendar posted on my office door.
If I need to talk, I can just leave class.
False! You must tell your teacher and your teacher will connect with me.
Where is the counseling office?
The School's Counsellor's office is located in the hallway between the front office and the Grade 1-4 door boot room.
How does a school counselor help you?
Listens to you.
Helps you find tools to express yourself and your feelings.
Teaches regulation skills.
What is Confidentiality?
It means that your counselor will not tell other people what you say unless:
- You are being hurt
- You might hurt someone else
- You might hurt yourself
- You give permission to share
You can only see a counselor if you have a BIG problem.
False! Most of us have small, medium and big problems but sometime it helps to talk about them.
SMALL: You can typically handle this one yourself.
MEDIUM: You've tried some strategies but still are struggling.
BIG: Something unexpected or difficult happened and you have BIG FEELINGS about it!