Meet YOUR Counselor
Who does a counselor work with?
Everyone. Individuals, small groups, and whole classes for practicing skills we ALL need.
How can you see your school counselor?
Ask your teacher to scan the QR code.
What if your school counselor isn't available, who do you go to?
Teacher, principal or any other trusted adult.
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. Coombs
Are you ever in trouble with your counselor?
No, you are NOT in trouble if you come see me.
When is my school counselor available?
Everyday during school hours/specials.
If I need to talk, I can just leave class.
False! You must tell your teacher and your teacher will let you scan the QR code. I will connect with you.
Where is the counseling office?
Room 01-009. By the staff lounge and cafeteria.
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 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!