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The names of the school counselors.
Chanda Sanderson and Rachel Etcher
Do this when you are dealing with a bully.
Tell a trusted adult.
Don't keep it a secret. You don’t have to face bullying alone.”
Something you can do if you are feeling sad.
Talk to the school counselor or another trusted adult, spend time with friends, do something that you enjoy, write down your feelings, exercise, get outside, etc.
School counselors only meet with students one-on-one.
False.
School counselors also conduct small groups and teach classroom lessons.
The location of the school counseling offices.
Between the middle school offices and room 102.
Rachel's office is in the high school offices.
Do this if a friend tells you they are being harmed or thinking of hurting themselves.
Tell a trusted adult right away.
You don’t have to handle it alone, and you can help keep your friend safe.
Something everyone feels sometimes, even if they don't like it.
Anger, worry, sadness, frustration, stress, loneliness, etc.
If you talk to the school counselor, that means you have a big problem or something is wrong with you.
False.
Counselors also help with feelings, school, friendships, and teaching skills to help prevent problems before they happen.
Do one of these things if you need to see the school counselor and it's important but can wait.
Send an email to the counselor, ask your teacher or parents.
A concern a student might want to talk to the school counselor about.
Friendship problems, feeling sad or stressed, family issues, schoolwork struggles, loneliness, future plans, handling big feelings, etc.
One way to be a good friend.
Listen, include others, respect feelings, help when needed, be honest, stand up for friends, apologize when wrong, etc.
If a teacher/administrator/parent asks the school counselor to meet with you, that means you are in trouble.
False!
Counselors do not discipline students. They are there to help, listen, and support you with problems, questions, or feelings.
Do this if you need to contact your school counselor and it can't wait.
Let your teacher know you’re going to the counselor. Go to one of the counseling offices or main office. You don’t have to give details to your teacher.
Something school counselors do.
Teach classroom lessons, meet with mall groups, help with friendships or conflicts, support dealing with problems or emotions, help with goal setting and future planning, teach skills, etc.
Two ways you can relax.
Stress ball, talk to friends, pet your dog/cat, talk to the counselor, deep breathing, stretching, imagining a calm place, positive self-talk, etc.
The school counselor is allowed to tell other people what you talk about when you meet with them.
False... and true!
What you share is private except when someone’s safety is at risk. Even then, we share only what we need to with the fewest people.