Meet YOUR Counselor
What is my name?
Ms. Kalec
How can you see your school counselor?
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What is confidentiality?
What is said in my office stays in my office!
Exceptions are if you tell me you want to hurt yourself or someone else- or someone is hurting you, or if your problem needs other school staff to help solve.
All of my feelings are okay
True! We can learn to name them and work through them.
Where is my office located?
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What grades does your counselor work with?
I primarily serve 3rd-5th grade, but I'm available to any student who needs me.
What will I do in the counselor's office?
This depends on what you need. With most students, we talk while coloring or playing with fidgets. We also may do an activity or worksheet together.
If I need to talk, I can just leave my class.
False! Please be sure to ask your teacher. We will work to find a time to meet. If it is an emergency, please let your teacher know.
How many pets does your counselor have?
One cat named Missy!
Name one thing you may see your counselor for?
Lots of answers possible here!
If you are having sad/angry thoughts, problems with friends, schoolwork, or at home, feeling misunderstood, or just need someone to talk to.
Does my counselor only meet with students individually?
No, I meet with students in small groups and also do classroom lessons.
My counselor tells others what I say in her office.
FALSE! Confidential! Unless we decide on the need to involve others or one of the exceptions.
How many years has Ms. Kalec been a counselor?
One. I am starting my second year.
Do I go to the counselor's office if I get into trouble?
Nope! You are not in trouble if you come to my office.
Can I only see the counselor one time?
No, we will talk through your needs! If you need more support than the one time, we will set that up.
I can talk to my counselor about things that happen at school AND at home.
True!
Mountains or Beach?
BEACH all the way! But I do love that North Carolina has both!
Can the counselor fix all of your problems?
No, I am here to support you through your problems, but YOU are the only one that can choose to work on your problem/situation.
When is my counselor available?
All day! I will always try to be available but sometimes I might be teaching a lesson, in a meeting, or working with other students.
You can only see your counselor if it's a BIG problem.
False! We can work through big and small things. And what may seem small may be big to others and vice versa. I also like to celebrate with you when you have positive things happen!