What does the school counselor do?
My counselor can help me talk about my feelings. True/False
True: Your counselor is there to support you no matter how you are feeling. Taking time to talk about how you are feeling can be a great way to process your emotions.
I can talk to my counselor about the things that are going well, not just my problems.
True. Your counselor is always there to support you - through the good times and bad.
My counselor can work with my teachers to help me get what I need. True/False
True. Your counselor wants you to succeed! This means that they might collaborate with your teacher to make that happen. Just know that unless you tell them that they can, your counselor won’t share anything that you say unless you tell me that someone is hurting you, or if you want to hurt yourself or someone else.
I can go to the counselor’s office without telling anyone or asking my teacher. True/False
False.
Letting someone know where you are going, and/or asking your teacher is important! An adult needs to know where you are at all times so we can make sure you stay safe.
Ms. L went to Holy Cross for her bachelor's degree.
True.
My counselor only works with kids who get in trouble a lot. True/False
False. Your counselor wants to support ALL of the students at your school.
If I am having a hard time at home, I can talk to my counselor about it. True/False
True. You can talk to your counselor about anything - even if it isn’t related to school.
My counselor can talk to my family. True/False
True. Although your counselor won’t tell your family the details of what you’ve shared, your counselor might touch base with your family. This might be to talk about how to best support you, or even to share about the great things you have been doing!
If I get called down to see the counselor, it means I’m in trouble. True/False
False. There are many reasons why the counselor may want to talk to you. Even if you have made poor choices, it’s not the counselor’s job to discipline you. Instead, your counselor may just want to talk about what happened and help you to work through it.
Ms. L loves Boba/bubble tea! #taroforlife
True.
My counselor works with you individually or in groups.
True. Your counselor has many different roles. Working individually with students is one of their roles, but they also work with kids in other ways as well, like small groups or classroom lessons.
My counselor can help me and my friends get along better. True/False
True. Your counselor is a great person to talk to if you are having issues with a friend. Your counselor can also teach you great skills like conflict resolution.
My counselor tells my teacher everything I say. True/False
False. Your counselor won’t tell anyone what you say unless you share that you want to hurt yourself or someone else, or that someone is hurting you. However, with your permission, the counselor may share some information with the teacher to make sure you get the help and support you need.
It is not okay to ask to see the school counselor if I am having a problem.
False.
Ms. L worked with high schoolers before coming to St. Thomas Aquinas School.
True.
My counselor can fix all of my problems right away. True/False
False.
Unfortunately, your counselor can’t make all of your problems go away. However, your counselor can help you work on your problem solving skills and can help you learn coping skills to deal with the problems you can’t control.
The school counselor helps me with the high school transition. True/False
True. When you're in 8th grade, I'll be helping you with applying or practicing how to be successful in interviews.
If I tell the school counselor someone is getting hurt or I am getting hurt, she will tell my parents. True/False
True.
Your counselor wants to make sure that you are safe! This includes being safe at school, at home and anywhere else. Your counselor might work with your family, your teachers, and others to make sure that you are safe.
My counselor is too busy to talk to me. True/False
False.
Your counselor might be busy, but is never too busy to care about you. It might not happen right away, but remember that your counselor always has time for you!
Ms. L is not an outdoorsy person. True/False
True. Trick question. I like walking/hiking outside from time to time but love being indoors and watching my shows, reading, or spending time with family and friends indoors.