What is a School Counselor?
Is a School Counselor the same thing as a teacher?
Not. My school counselor helps me with my emotions and find my route to success in school.
Who is my School Counselor?
Miss Swetland
I have a huge test can my counselor tutor me?
NO, you would probably fail your test if I did help
What adjectives describe the green zone? (you cannot say happy)
Content, Calm, Ready to learn, relaxed, focused, a good listener
What is my body doing while in the green zone?
What is a school counselor?
A school counselor can help me with my feelings, my relationships, and problems at school by helping me find solutions.
Who are the other ladies in the school counseling office?
I sometimes share an office with Mrs. Takem our school social worker and Mrs. Miller our school psychologist.
I am worried about something going on at home
YES.
Name adjectives that would describe someone in the yellow zone?
nervous, anxious, hyper, excited, silly, confused, embarassed, worried, frustrated
What is my body doing in the Red Zone?
My body in the red zone is out of control, my heart rate is up, I cannot listen, shortness of breath,
What are the different types of Counseling services my school counselor has?
Guidance, groups, Individual meetings, or working with other counselors :)
Where is my School Counselor's office?
My school counselors office is upstairs across from the girls bathroom.
I am getting frustrated, worried, angry, sad, too hyper in class
YES
Hurt, sick, tired, shy, bored, feeling down
What is my body doing in the yellow zone?
My body in the yellow zone feels uncomfortable, squirmy, need to move around, stomach pains, and slightly elevated breath and heart rate.
Does my School Counselor talk to my parents/guardians?
Yes, if I meet with a student regularly I speak with your parents about school issues or concerns. I always tell my students if I plan on calling home for any reason.
How can I get a hold of my school counselor?
I have a note box on my office door, you can tell your teacher to send me an email (or phone call if urgent), and tell me when you see me in the hallway.
Someone is bullying me
YES
What adjectives describe the red zone?
Furious, Out of Control, Angry, Mad, Aggressive
What is my body doing in the blue zone?
What is confidentiality?
Who is my school counselor?
Miss Swetland
I do not want to go to class and want to play with fidgets
NO
What zone do we want to be in when we are in class?
Green Zone?
My body feels the best when it is in this zone?
Green