All About My Counselor
Where is the school counselor's office?
Room 208 in the building with a 2 on the front.
School Counselors:
Get you in trouble
Teach lessons in your classroom
Grade your work
2. Teach lessons in your classroom
Bullying Prevention, Safety, Problem Solving, Empathy
True or False?
If you see the school counselor you are in BIG trouble.
False!
True or False
Ms. Nielsen has been a school counselor for 10 years
TRUE!
Does your school counselor have any pets?
Yes, 2 Dogs: Olive and Dennis
True or False?
A School Counseling office can be a safe space to calm down and talk about things that are bothering you.
True
How can you visit the school counselor?
Ask a teacher, parent or staff member
Ask Ms. Nielsen yourself
Fill out a “Need to See the Counselor” form
True or False
School Counselors teach lessons in classrooms, lead small groups, and work with students individually.
TRUE
Counselors may teach lessons, work with you in a small group about a topic like coping skills or friendship and even may work with you individually
What is your school counselors favorite food?
Tacos or Pasta
What are at least 3 feelings or emotions that a School Counselor might help you cope with?
Anger, worry, sadness, fear, anxiety, stress, grief, frustration
School Counselors teach all of the following skills EXCEPT:
Friendship Skills
Coping Skills
Math Skills
Study Skills
3. Math Skills
True or False
School Counselors only see a student if they have a problem.
False
School Counselors work with ALL students at our school.
What college did your school counselor go to?
Washington State University (WSU) GO COUGS!
You and a classmate are having a conflict with each other. You are not sure how to solve it and it is starting to affect your school work. How can a School Counselor help?
Teach conflict resolution skills
Teach Friendship skills
Be a listening ear
Provide a safe space for you to discuss the problem between you and your friend
What is a coping skill?
A coping skill is a tool, strategy or activity that can help you calm down.
True or False
Confidentiality means keeping something private
True
School Counselors will keep what you say in their office private, as long as you are not being hurt, you are not hurting someone or you give permission for information to be shared.