All About Ms.Cunningham
What is Ms. Cunningham's favorite color?
Purple
Counselors help students academically
True or False
True.
School Counselors help students be the best they can be by teaching organizational skills,study skills, ways to reduce test anxiety, etc
You had a problem with a teacher and you felt frustrated. If you tell Ms. Cunningham about it, she will... A) Tell your teacher B) Tell your mom and dad C) Keep it confidential & help you figure out what to do
C) Keep it confidential & help you figure out what to do
It is okay to get angry.
Yes. Everyone gets angry. Everyone has feelings and feelings are healthy, what is important is what we chose to do with our anger.
What is confidentiality?
Keeping conversations between people private. Not telling others what was said.
What sports did Ms. Cunningham play growing up?
Soccer and basketball
The School Counselor talks about feelings with students. True or False
True. It is important to be able to identify and name your feelings.
Your friends are acting different and telling secrets. You feel like you don't have any friends anymore. What can you do? A) Talk to your teacher B) Talk to another grown-up you trust C) Talk to Ms. Cunningham D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
What is talk to the school counselor or another adult you trust, go for a walk, keep a diary, talk to a friend, etc..
When is confidentiality between the school counselor and student not confidential?
1. If student plans to hurt themselves
2. If student plans to hurt someone else
3.Someone is hurting the student
What is one of Ms. Cunningham's favorite hobbies?
Traveling
Name 3 things a School Counselor does
1.Listen
2.Teach
3.Help
And so much more!
Ms.Cunningham is visiting you classroom to deliver a lesson. She is teaching you about... A) Reading B) Gymnastics C) Life Skills (Bullying, listening, etc.) D) Dinosaur bones
C) Life Skills (Bullying, listening, etc.)
Who can support you with friendship concerns?
What is Your School Counselor,your classroom teacher or another trusted adult
Who does the School counselor work with? A) The kids with problems. B) The smartest kids. C) All STUDENTS.
C) ALL STUDENTS!
NO
It is Ms. Cunningham's role to make sure students feel safe, and supported while at school.
True or False
True.
What is the golden rule?
Treat others how you'd like to be treated.
Name 3 ways to be a good friend
1.Bucket filler
2.Respectful language
3. Being honest
You are in trouble if you go to see the School Counselor. True or False
FALSE. School Counselors talk with students all day. Speaking with the does not mean you are not in trouble.
What college did Ms. Cunningham graduate from?
Lincoln University
Ms. Cunningham helps you learn coping skills. What are coping skills? A) ways to handle problems and make things better. B) career paths. C) math problems
A) ways to handle problems and make things better
You ate too much fries during lunch and your stomach hurts. Is this a reason to visit your school counselor?
No. School counselor support students with tools for academic success, for exploring careers and personal/social development.
As a school counselor it is my job to solve the problems of all my students and make tall problems go away. True or False
False. it is the counselor's job to teach autonomy which means independence. We will talk it out and you will make the final decision about what will work and what will not work.
What grades does Ms. Cunningham work with?
ALL GRADES