School Social Worker/Counselor Roles
What does a School Social Worker/Counselor do?
Address feelings, conflicts, personal or family concerns, etc.
Come into the Classroom, meets with students individually, small groups, talks with teachers and parents
Am I in trouble if I get called to see the school social worker/counselor?
No!
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school social worker/counselor or another trusted adult, spend time with friends, do something that you enjoy, etc.
Can you see the school social worker/counselor if you're having trouble in school?
Yes.
After I meet with the school social worker/counselor, she will call my parents or teacher to tell them what we talked about.
FALSE! (remember 4 exceptions)
Where is the school social worker/counselor's office located?
In the Main office. Last door down the hall and first door on the left. Check with Marie!
Is the school social worker/counselor allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office? (yes or no)
No.
What we discuss is confidential. 4 Rules to breaking confidentiality- Hurting self, hurting others, or someone is hurting me or you give us permission to share.
Name some ways to be a good friend.
Be nice, help them, be a good listener, show empathy (understand and share the feelings), etc.
What are the 4 exceptions to confidentiality?
Hurting self, hurting others, or someone is hurting me or giving us permission to share.
You can talk to the school social worker/counselor if you are having family problems.
True!
If you need to see the school social worker/counselor, what do you do?
Have your teacher, another adult at school, or your parent contact us.
(leave me a note, or come down to my office (with your teacher's permission)).
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school social worker/counselor.
When you need help managing your feelings, when someone is bullying you, when you are having trouble with friends or your family, when you need help with schoolwork, etc.
Why does talking about your feelings or a problem help?
Talking things out can help you to feel better and problem solve.
What are some topics your school social worker/counselor will teach you this year?
Size of the problem, Bullying, Conflict Management.
The only time that you should have contact with the school social worker/counselor is if you have a big problem.
False.
What days of the week is the school social worker/counselor in the building?
EVERYDAY!
If you are dealing with a bully, should you tell an adult or keep it a secret?
Tell an adult (Report)
What does CONFIDENTIALITY mean?
What you say in here, stays in here. The information is kept private.
What we discuss is confidential. 4 Rules to breaking confidentiality- Hurting self, hurting others, or someone is hurting me or you give us permission to share.
What do you do if there is an issue/conflict during recess?
Size of the problem
Try 3 before an adult
If it's an emergency, tell an adult
Teachers and parents may request that the social worker/counselor invite a student in for individual time with them.
True.
Will the school social worker/counselor visit your classroom for lessons throughout the year?
Yes!
If a friend tells you that they are being hurt/abused, should you keep that secret? (yes or no)
No! Tell an adult.
What is an example of a time when you might want to talk to the school social worker/counselor?
To talk about your feelings, a problem with a friend, or if something is bothering you at home.
If you see someone being unkind to another student what should you do?
Size of the problem
Try 3 before an adult
If it's an emergency, tell an adult
As soon as you request to see us, we will immediately meet with you.
False.