Meet YOUR Counselor
What is my full name?
Mrs. Kielpikowski (Mrs. K.)
How can you see your school counselor?
Tell your teacher or parent that you need to see me. Or talk to me when you see me
What is confidentiality?
What is said in my office stays in my office!
Exceptions are if you tell me you want to hurt yourself or someone else- or someone is hurting you.
All of my feelings are okay
True! We have so many feelings and emotions. We can learn to name them and work through them.
Two ways to deal with someone who is being a bully
Tell them to stop, be firm, ignore, walk away, tell an adult, laugh it off
What do I like to do in my free time?
read, be out in nature - hike, go up north, ride ATV, thrifting, spend time with family e
What grades does your counselor work with?
Kindergarten-8th grades
What will I do in the counselor's office?
Depends on what you need. I talk with students, play a game, use other tools.
If I need to talk, I can just leave my class.
False! You MUST ask your teacher. We will work to find a time to meet. If it is an emergency, please let your teacher know.
Name two coping strategies
Deep breath, take a break, count to 10, think about something positive, talk to a friend
Does your counselor have any pets?
No
Name one thing you may see your counselor for?
Lots of answers possible here. Stress, worry, peer pressure, friendship, sadness.
Does my counselor only meet with students individually?
No, I meet with students in groups and also classroom lessons.
My counselor tells others what I say in her office.
FALSE! Confidential! Unless we decide on the need to involve others OR if someone could get hurt.
What is Mrs. K's #1 rule?
(Hint: Begins with an R)
Respect
Do I know how to drive a tractor?
Yes
Am I in trouble if I go to the counselor's office?
Nope! You are not in trouble if you come to my office.
Can I only see the counselor one time?
No, we will talk through your needs.
I can talk to my counselor about my life at school AND at home.
True!
What type of degree do you need to be a school counselor?
Masters degree (A bachelors degree 1st, then go on to get a masters)
Would I prefer the Mountains or Beach?
Beach
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.
When is my counselor available?
I will always try to be available but sometimes I might be teaching a lesson, in a meeting, or working with other students. I am here 3 days each week
You can only see your counselor if it's a BIG problem.
False! We can work through big and small things. And what may seem small may be big to others and vice versa. I also like to celebrate with you when you have positive things happen!
Where did Mrs. K go to college?
UWGB, UW-Oshkosh