School Counselor Role
What does a school counselor do?
Support students in overcoming challenges with school, friends, family, etc.
What is bullying?
When someone continues to be mean on purpose.
First step of calming down
Stop
Definition of empathy
Understanding what another person is feeling
S in STEP is say problem without ________.
Blame
A school counselor does NOT...
Discipline
Is bullying one-sided or two-sided?
One-sided
Second step of calming down
Name your feeling
Empathy is like walking...
in someone else's shoes
T in STEP
Think of solutions
I need to complete/fill out a _________ if I would like to speak to Mrs. Toledano
Form/slip
Which of the following is not an example of bullying?A) Excluding someone from a game everyday.
B) Two students calling each other names everyday.
C) Stealing someone's school supplies all the time.
B!
Third step of calming down
Calm down
When you have empathy for someone, you can show C______________.
Compassion
E in STEP
Explore consequences
Mrs. Toledano room number
15
Who can you reach out to for help when you know someone (or yourself) is being bullied?
Teacher, parent, counselor, principal, assistant principal, playground supervisor, any staff member.
Example of calming down
Deep breaths, going on a walk, walk away from the situation, getting a drink of water, etc.
What is an example of showing empathy?
(various responses)
P in STEP
Pick the best solution
The THREE separate occasions when Mrs. Toledano needs to tell another adult what you said are when...
1. Someone is hurting you.
2. You are hurting someone else.
3. You are hurting yourself.
What is another way to stop bullying?
Stand up to the bully, ignore
An example of a stop signal
Chill, hang on, hold on, hold up, relax, etc.
What is an example of showing compassion?
(various responses)
A consequence can be ______ or ______.
Positive or negative