Meet your counselor
What is your school counselor's first name?
Andrea
Describe where the counselor is located
next to Nurse Tricia
the front office
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 class rules
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)
working out
watching my daughter's play sports
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?
twice a month(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. McCutchan have any children? How many?
Yes, two daughters
What does confidentiality mean?
This means that what you say in the counselor's office is private and not shared with others. Unless....
(bonus points if you can tell me what I have to share with others!!)
What types of topics will the counselor cover during lessons?
safety, how to make good choices, how to make and keep friends, conflict resolution, problem solving, bullying, coping skills, empathy, kindness
How does your school counselor want you to interact with your classmates?
Positive, kind, respectful
Can the School Counselor can fix your problems?
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. McCutchan choose to be a school counselor?
I love helping kids! I love working with our students and teachers!
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 to....
Succeed, Be kind, Be respectful, try my best, Be positive, Be the BEST You!
True or False-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. McCutchan been a counselor?
10 years!!
How do you request/ask to see the counselor?
Do counselors talk to teachers and parents about how to help students?
YES!
What does empathy mean?
Understanding how others feel
Putting yourself in someone else's shoes
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.