Meet Your Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Boyd
How can you check in with your school counselor?
Let your teacher know, fill out the counselor form, put it in my mailbox, and wait for me to come and get you.
Name one thing you might see the counselor for.
Feelings/Emotions, Making Good Choices, Stress, Worry, Friendship, Sadness, Test Taking Skills, Organization Skills, Anxiety, and Anything else you can think of!
The counselor believes all of my feelings are ok.
True! Your feelings are valid. However, you are responsible for the impact of your feelings and how you react with those feelings.
When you visit the counselor, how should the class behave?
The class should be respectful and kind to all no matter what.
What are Mrs. Boyd's favorite colors
Dark Reds and Dark Blues
Name one reason you may want to see the counselor?
If you are having sad/angry thoughts, problems with friends, schoolwork, or at home, feeling misunderstood/voice not being heard, or just wanting someone to talk to.
Does Mrs. Boyd only meet with students individually?
No, I also meet with students in groups and during classroom lessons.
If I need to talk, I can just leave my class.
False! Always ask for permission and get a pass. I am not always in my office.
I need to do this if I want to answer a question.
Raise your hand and wait to be called on.
How many pets does Mrs. Boyd have?
100 Bonus points: (what are their names?)
Two
Savannah and Thor
Are you in trouble if you have to visit Mrs. Boyd's room?
No
When is Mrs. Boyd available?
I will always try to be available but sometimes I might be teaching a lesson, in a classroom, in a meeting, or working with other students.
I promise you are important to me and I will see you!
You can only see the counselor if you have a BIG problem?
False! Most of us have small, medium and big problems but it helps to talk about them.
SMALL: You can typically handle this one yourself, or with the help of a friend.
MEDIUM: You've tried some strategies but still are struggling.
BIG: Something unexpected or difficult happened and you have BIG FEELINGS about it!
What are the 3 R's in my classroom?
Respect Yourself
Respect Others
Respect the Space
What did Mrs. Boyd do before she became a counselor?
Worked construction, taught art (K-8), SUPER mom, Teachers' Assistant, and Counselors' Assistant
In what three main areas does the counselor support students?
Academic (Grades), Social-Emotional (Friends, Family, Feelings, and more), and College/Career/Postsecondary (What do you want to do later in life? College, Trade School, Working Force, etc.)
What will I do at the counselor's office?
Depends on what you need. You will usually talk with me about what is going on and come up with some strategies to help. We might play a game or use other tools to help you calm down or feel better.
The counselor with resolve issues I have with my classmates for me.
False. I will listen to you talk through your issues and listen to you figure out what solution might be helpful and how to use it!
How does your school counselor want you to act with your classmates?
Safe, respectful, responsible and kind
How many years has Mrs. Boyd been a school counselor?
Three
Can the Counselor fix all of your problems?
No, I can help you work through your problems but YOU are the only one that can choose to work on your problem/situation.
What is confidentiality?
What you say in my office stays in my office, unless:
-Someone is hurting you
-You want to hurt someone
-You want to hurt yourself
-You give me permission to share
Your school counselor provides long term therapy.
FALSE! Your school counselor is not the same as a mental health therapist. School counselors provide SHORT-TERM counseling services. If I determine that a student needs to receive counseling services over a longer time period, I will work with the student and their families to get them set up with an outside therapist.
What does best effort look like when the counselor is teaching?
Body is still, eyes on the teacher, not talking to your neighbor.