Meet your counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Rob Bright but you can call me Rob or Counselor Rob
True or False: You are in trouble if you have to see the school counselor.
False.
Name one thing that a school counselor helps students with at school.
managing feelings/emotions, making good choices, stress, behavior, time management/organization skills, help with anxiety/depression and college/career readiness lessons.
True or False
Counselors talk about topics that have to do with being safe at home and in school
True
Where is your counselor's office?
Middle office in the back of the Library
What does confidentiality mean?
This means that what you say in the counselor's office is private and is not shared with others.
True or False: Rob can help me if I have an issue with another student.
True, Counselor Rob is great at helping two students sort out a misunderstanding or conflict.
True or False
The School Counselor can help with personal issues that you may have a hard time speaking about.
True
Examples? Your parents are giving you a hard time, your teacher is giving you a lot of work, your friend said something rude and you don't know what to do.
Does your counselor have children?
Yes, 2 Boys: Lucas (19) and Ben (17); both went to Salmon Bay
Will your school counselor ALWAYS keep things confidential?
No. If you or someone else is getting hurt, your counselor will need to tell someone to get help.
True or False: Counselors talk to teachers and parents about how to help students?
True.
How do Counselors help with College?
Counselors help students figure out what to do after High School.
How many years has your counselor been a counselor?
15 years and six years here at Salmon Bay
How do I go see the counselor?
You can fill out a slip. They are located by Rob's office door. Or you can email him. Or talk to him when you see him. Don't be shy.
How can Rob support me?
Individual counseling for any issues that are causing a problem, group counseling for topics such as stress/anxiety, friendship help, time management/organization, or mindfulness.
If you would like to start a group please let Rob know.
How does the school counselor help parents.
Give parents tips on how to help students at home or working with teachers
Help parent with resources; maybe they need help finding a therapist or access to other resources.
Where is your counselor from?
Rob grew up in West Virginia and moved to Seattle at the age of 22 in 1992
Where can I get other counseling resources and information without visiting Rob?
Schoology. Rob has his own Schoology page just like your teachers and there you can find a lot of helpful resources to help navigate middle school.
What are the lessons the counselor has to give in the classroom?
Road Trip Nation and Creating a Budget in 6th Grade
Career Key Interest Inventory and Scholarship Lessons for 7th Graders
High School Graduation Requirement and How to Read a Paycheck Lessons in 8th Grade
How do counselors help with Careers (Job)
They help students explore and learn about different jobs or schools that you may like when you graduate. Rob will teach a lesson each year of middle school that helps students begin planning for their future.