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Where is your school counselor's office located?
Room 10 (Third-Fifth Grade Hall)
The adult at your school that will listen to all of your problems is called the ________________.?
The school counselor.
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes, everyone gets angry, it is what you do with your anger that is important.
When can you come and see the counselor?
If you have any problems or if you want to talk to me about good news!
I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor!
False!
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
Fill out a counseling slip and put it in the black cup. (You can also tell your teacher or parent/guardian(s) to reach out to me as well).
Yes or No. Is Mrs. Ballard allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office?
No because of confidentiality.
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor, go for a walk, keep a diary, talk to a friend, etc.?
When a counselor helps you, they keep everything you talk about secret, unless it’s something that could hurt you or someone else. This is called.
Confidentiality
As soon as you leave a note, the counselor will come and get you immediately.
False.
When can you come see the school counselor?
If it is an emergency please come see me ASAP. If not please wait until I pull you.
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
If there is a death of someone you love, arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely, being bullied, etc.,?
Name ways to be a good friend
Use respectful language, be a bucket filler, be a friend to them, etc., ?
Big or small problem?: Someone is teasing you every day during recess, and it’s making you feel bad.
Big Problem. Repeated teasing is a form of bullying. You should tell a trusted adult so they can help stop it.
Teachers or Parents may request that the school counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
Why is the school counselor important in school?
I am here to help you with your social-emotional skills and any small or big problems you may be going through.
When can the counselor break confidentiality?
If someone is being hurt, are hurting themselves, or will hurt someone else.
How can you fill someone else's bucket (make them feel better/happy)?
Give them a compliment, smile, help them, give them gifts, etc.,?
Big or small problem?: A classmate accidentally says something mean to you, but they quickly apologize.
Small Problem.
The only time that you should have any contact with the school counselor is when you have a big problem!
False!
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Ballard
If a friend tells you a secret that he/she is being hurt or abused, should you keep that secret?
No.
How does someone feel when you dip into their bucket? (hurting their feelings).
Sad, lonely, upset, angry, mad, etc.,?
What is the difference between a big and a small problem?
A big problem is something that is serious, makes you feel unsafe, or requires help from an adult to solve.
A small problem is something minor that doesn’t hurt anyone, can be solved quickly, or doesn’t need an adult to help.
You can tell your school counselor anything, and she will keep it confidential!
False! The school counselor has to report it if you tell her that someone is hurting you, you are hurting yourself, or you are hurting someone else.