Meet your counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Farias
Describe where the counselor is located
Room 11B next door to Bright Key
Name one thing that a school counselor helps students with at school
Feelings, behavior, making good choices, how to do well in school, how to help students with anxiety and stress
During a counselor visit to your classroom, how should the class behave?
The class should follow their Counseling norms Respectful, Kind, and Raise your hand to speak
What is confidentiality?
When you tell someone something personal and they keep it private (similar to a secret).
Name something your counselor enjoys outside of counseling? (hobbies)
Attending Church,Reading, Shopping, movies , and spending time with my family.
True/False: You are in trouble if you have to see the school counselor
False, you are not in trouble, although your counselor will want to help you make better choices in the future.
How often will the school counselor visit your class for lessons?
bi-weekly(every other week)
True/False=Your counselor expects you to try your best EVERY day!
True!
Name one thing your school counselor cannot keep confidential?
If someone is hurting you, you are going to hurt someone else, or you are hurting yourself.
Does Mrs. Farias have any children? How many?
Yes, two sons
What does confidentiality mean?
This means that what you say in the counselor's office is private and not shared with others.
What types of topics will the counselor cover during lessons?
How to do your best in school, how to make good choices, how to make and keep friends, conflict resolution, problem solving, bullying, reducing stress, test preparation, coping skills
How does your school counselor want you to interact with your classmates?
Positive, kind, respectful and problem solving!
Can the School Counselor can fix your problems?
False- The School Counselor can help you think about different ways to solve or cope with your problems. YOU are the only one that can choose to work on a problem.
Why did Mrs. Farias choose to be a school counselor?
I love helping people!!
Will your school counselor ALWAYS keep things confidential?
No. If you or someone else is getting hurt, your counselor will need to tell someone to get help.
True/False- My counselor tells me exactly what to do when I have a problem
False - Your counselor will help you become a problem solver, or you will solve the problem together!
Finish the sentence: My school counselor wants me too....
Succeed, Be kind, Be respectful, try my best, Be positive, Be the BEST You!
School Counselors are the only people you should talk to about your problems?
False - If you are having a problem, you should talk to an adult who will listen. That might be a parent, neighbor, teacher, coach etc
How many years has Mrs. Farias been a counselor?
3 years
How do you request/ask to see the counselor?
Let your teacher know that you would like to visit the school counselor. Your teacher will either email the counselor to let her know, or will give you a referral form to complete and place in my mailbox.
Do counselors talk to teachers and parents about how to help students?
YES!
True/False: My school counselor expects me to be perfect
False: Your school counselor loves mistakes because they are perfect learning opportunities!
Name 1 one way to be a good friend
Be kind, say nice words, include other, be helpful, be a good listener, ask them questions.