My School Counselor
What is one fun fact about Ms. Lillo?
Colleges, Fav Seasons, Sports Fan, Sweet Foods, Riley!
True or False: I see my school counselor if I am feeling bored and want to get out of class.
False
As soon as I leave the office, Ms. Lillo calls my parents and tells them everything I said. True or False?
False
Name 4 positive qualities that a good friend may possess.
Honest, Caring, Kind, Loyal, Friendly, Polite, Funny, Nice, Shares, Trustworthy, Respectful, Responsible, Cheerful
What are the four color zones in our Zones of Regulation?
Blue, Green, Yellow and Red.
How often do you have guidance lessons?
About once a month.
School Counselors only work with kids who are in trouble. True or False?
False. School Counselors are here to work with ALL students to help them be the best version of themselves.
There is a boy in my class that keeps pushing me on the playground. I tell Ms. Lillo about it but don't want her to say anything to anyone yet. Will Ms. Lillo keep that a secret? Why or Why not?
No, I will not keep that a secret. Someone is being hurt and it will be reported and addressed.
Johnny will not stop teasing me and I am crying about it everyday after school. Who should I talk to? A) Ms. Lillo B) My teacher C) My parents D) All of the above
D- All of the above. Any of these people can help you but we can't help until we know about it, so don't be afraid to talk.
Last year we learned about the Zones of Regulation, what does it mean to be in the green zone?
Being in the green zone means we are good to go, focused and ready to learn. We are in control of our minds and bodies. Think of the green on a traffic light.
Who can ask the school counselor to talk with you? A) Your parent/guardian B) Any teacher in the school. C) You D) All of the above
D) All of the above! Your parents/guardians or teachers may ask me to talk with you!
My grandma went to the hospital this past weekend and I am feeling upset about it. Is this something I can see the school counselor about?
Of course it is!
I am having an argument with my friend. Ms. Lillo is going to call that friend in and make me talk to them. True or False?
False. I am not going to force to do anything, but it may be advised in order to help the situation.
My friends and I keep getting into arguments at recess and when I get back to class, that is all that I can think about. I have tried to solve the problem on my own already but nothing has changed. What should I do?
Let your teacher know that you'd like to talk to Ms. Lillo or fill out a Helping Hand form. She will try to help you solve the problem.
Last year we learned about the Zones of Regulation, what does it mean to be in the red zone?
The red zone is when we need to stop because we are not in control of our minds or our bodies. Think of the traffic light - red means to stop.
How do I let my counselor know I need to meet with her?
Fill out a Helping Hand form and drop it off at my office.
I keep forgetting to turn in my homework because I lose my papers or forget them at home. Is this something Ms. Lillo can help me with?
Yes. We can work on organization skills.
What are the three reasons Ms. Lillo would have to tell someone else what we talked about?
If you are planning to hurt yourself or someone else, or someone is hurting you.
Sometimes Ms. Lillo meets with a few students in a ____________ that want to work on learning the same skills.
Group
Last year we read a story about a rabbit named Llewellyn. What did Llewellyn put in a jar? What happened at the end when he just kept putting those things in jars?
Llewellyn put all of the emotions he didn't like to feel inside the jars. In the end, all of the jars with all of the emotions exploded. He learned it was better to deal with his feelings rather than shove them away.
What does a School Counselor do?
Teaches class lessons and meets with students individually or in groups to help them with friendships, anything going on at home, school, etc.
When I leave Ms. Lillo's office, all my problems will be solved and I will be happy! True or False?
False.
Confidentiality means
I do not tell anyone what we talk about unless our other rules apply.
Name three ways to calm down when you are feeling angry or frustrated.
Taking a walk, talking to an adult, breathing exercises, talking to a trusted friend, putting your head down for a few minutes...
What are coping skills? Give an example of a coping skill.
Coping skills are strategies or activities that we can do to help deal with or manage our big feelings. Taking deep breaths, talking to a trusted adult, taking a walk are all examples of coping skills.