The School Counselor
True or False: The school counselor supports all students.
True
True or False: You are new to the school and are having a hard time making friends.
True
A growth mindset saying would be, "I can do hard things," or "I haven't learned this..yet." An example of a Fixed Mindset would be...
I give up, I'll never be good at this, this is way too hard
The counselor can help you with... A) Feelings like anger, sadness, worry, and more! B) Getting organized and getting homework done C) Solving problems D) Home or family situations that are bothering you E) All of the above and more
E
Where is the school counselor's office located?
Second grade hallway Room 212
True or False: The school counselor works with students individually and in groups.
True
True or False: Your stomach hurts because you ate too many French fries.
False.
What are coping tools you can use at school if you feeling sad, mad or frustrated?
Breathing, think happy thoughts, get a drink of water, take a break, talk to someone
The counselor has a magic wand that will make all of your problems go away. True or False?
False
How long has Ms. Melonie been a school counselor?
2 years. Before that, she taught Self Contained Special Education.
True or False: When you are called to the Counseling Office, you are in trouble.
False
True or False: You have forgotten 3 homework assignments in a row and you want to learn some new strategies for studying.
True
What are coping tools you can use at home?
Draw, write in a journal, ride your bike, listen to music, take a walk
School counselors are good listeners. Sometimes it just helps to have someone listen to you. True or False?
True
True/False: There is no where to go if I am stressed or angry in school.
False: There are PAWS PLACES through out the school that you can go to if you are stressed or angry to take a break. They are located in the office, counselors office, the nurse, and detention.
True or False: The school counselor teaches students study skills.
True
True or False: You need help solving a friendship issue that you have already tried to solve on your own.
True
True or False: One of the classroom lessons that a school counselor teaches is about organization and goal setting.
True
True or False: If you go to see the counselor about a problem she will give you a lamp with a genie inside to solve all your problems.
FALSE
When you are with the school counselor you will talk, you might play games while you talk, you might do art to help you understand your feelings, or you might make plans to create something that will help you.
What is group counseling?
When a group of 4-6 students who have the same concern, get together once a week to deal with it and support each other.
True or False: The school counselor teaches students how to problem-solve.
True
True or False: You are feeling sad and need someone to talk to.
True
True or False: The counselor gives classroom lessons to teach students how to problem-solve, how to calm down, and learn about empathy.
True
The counselor can help if you feel that you are being bullied. True or False?
True
What are some things that you think are in the school counselor's office?
Games, books, fidget tools, colored pencils, markers, comfortable seating, calm down areas