Meet YOUR Counselor
What is my name?
Ms. Vestal
How can you see your school counselor?
Leaving a note in mailbox or telling a parent/teacher
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 all have emotions and feelings. We can learn to name them and work through them.
Where is my office located?
Second floor in front of elevator
What grades does your counselor work with?
Pre k- 6th grade
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! Please be sure to ask your teacher. We will work to find a time to meet. If it is an emergency, please let your teacher know.
What is your counselor's dog's name?
Titan
Name one thing you may see your counselor for?
Lots of answers possible here. Stress, worry, 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 one of the exceptions.
What college did your counselor attend and play basketball for?
Alabama State University
Do I go to the counselor's office if I get into trouble?
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- and if you need outside help then I can also make referrals.
I can talk to my counselor about things that happen at school AND at home.
True!
How often do I come to your class to teach SEL lessons
Once a month
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.
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!