Meet YOUR Counselor
Counselor Role
Safety
True or False
100

What is the name of your school psychologist?

Ms. Christine

100

What are the two types of counseling?

Group or Individual 

100

Should you tell an adult if you are feeling unsafe or if something is hurting you?

Yes!

100

Counseling is just for talking about feelings.

False. We will do many different things in counseling like playing games, practicing social skills, working on our learning skills, and more.

200

What room does Ms. Christine work in?

Room 11

200

Does a psychologist give out discipline?

No, you are NOT in trouble if you come see us.

200

How can you get counseling on the days Ms. Christine is not here?

Talk to your teacher. Even if you are not able to have counseling on that day, your teacher will let me know to schedule a session with you ASAP.

200

If I need to talk, I can just leave class.

False! You can ask your teacher and I will see you as soon as I am available.  

If it's an emergency, let your teacher know it's an emergency and she or he can call us or send us a message.   

300

Where is Ms. Christine from?

Philadelphia (or Pennsylvania is acceptable)

300

Name a way the psychologist can help you.

Can help with: emotions, interacting with friends, staying focused, showing respect, talking things out, etc.!

300

When is my psychologist available?

I am here during the school day on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. However, I may be working with a student, teacher, parent, or in a meeting. This is why it's important for you to tell your teacher you need to see me. 

300

I can ask my counselor if there is a particular activity I want to do in counseling.

True! Counseling works best when you are involved and excited about what we are doing!

400

What days is Ms. Christine here?

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays

400

Is a psychologist the same as a teacher?

No, a teacher is in charge of your learning. A psychologist tries to identify how you learn best and makes sure you are ready to learn.

400

What is Confidentiality?

It means that your psychologist will not tell other people what you say during counseling.

400

You can only see a counselor if you have a BIG problem.

False! Sometimes we have big reactions to smaller problems and need help managing!

500

How often do you have counseling?

It depends on the student!!! (But if you want to know you can ask in your teacher or Ms. Christine)

500

Does the psychologist just do counseling?

No, she does a bunch of other things! Like:

- Testing

- Writing up evaluations

- Observing students

- Working with teachers

- Meeting with parents

500

What are the limits to Confidentiality?

A psychologist needs to share what you say in counseling if you share that:

- You are being hurt by someone else.

- You are hurting someone else.

- You are hurting yourself.

500

All of my emotions are good.

True! All emotions are valid and necessary. It is how we behave due to our emotions that can be positive or negative.