Feelings & Emotions
A counselor helps students name and understand these. What are they?
Emotions/feelings
This word describes how we treat others nicely
Kindness
When students feel nervous, a counselor might teach them to take _________.
Deep breaths / a break / calming steps
True or False: Counselors only help with careers (what you want to be when they grow up) when students are older.
False.
Besides talking about feelings, name one other thing a counselor helps with.
Friendships, coping skills, goal-setting, career exploration, conflict resolution, bullying, home-life, grief and loss.
When you feel upset a counselor can teach you this to feel calm
Coping skills / calm down strategies
Two friends are arguing. What's one step a counselor might suggest?
Take a break from the conversation to cool down, talk it out, use I-statements, compromise, take turns
True or False: Coping skills only help when you are angry.
False.
A counselor helps students set a ________ to learn something new or to get better at something.
Goal
Why is it important for students to know they can visit a counselor?
So they feel safe, supported, and know help is available when needed
True or False: School Counselor's only help students when they are sad
False
Give an example of how a counselor can teach kids to be better friends?
Sharing, listening, apologizing, communicating, or taking turns
Name one coping strategy a counselor might teach for feeling worried
Deep breathing, drawing, yoga, listening to music, getting a cold drink, wall push-ups, reading, taking a walk, talking about your feelings, playing with a pet, etc.
What is the magical word we use when using a growth/positive mindset when learning something new?
YET
True or false: Counselor's keep what you tell them private.
True, counselors keep what you say confidential. You are always welcome and encouraged to share with your parents or teachers, but unless it falls under necessary reporting we do not repeat it.
Why is it important to talk about your feelings with someone you trust?
It helps you to feel better, solve problems, and get support. Prevents you from exploding emotionally like a volcano.
Why is learning conflict resolution a skill that helps students outside of school too?
It helps them solve problems in friendships, family, and later in work or community
What is the difference between a problem a student can solve on their own and one they should get help with?
Some problems can be fixed with strategies or choices (small problems); bigger or emotional problems need adult support
Reaching your goals builds _______. (It means that you believe in yourself)
Confidence
When you come to the counseling office, do you get punished?
NO. School counselors may talk to you about choices, but our goal is to help. Counselors do not give out punishments.
Explain how understanding your emotions can help you solve problems at school?
Knowing your feelings helps you react better, ask for help, and make better choices.
Imagine a student always wants to be the leader in games. How might a counselor help them understand teamwork?
Teach cooperation, taking turns, and listening to others
Why might a student talk to a counselor before trying to solve a problem on their own?
It's a big problem that needs adult help: safety, may not know what to do or how to handle the situation - need advice, to learn coping skill so they can handle the problem on their own.
What is the difference between a short-term goal and a long-term goal
Short term: year or less ; long term: a year or more
When does a counselor have to break confidentiality?
When what you tell us falls under 1 of the 4 areas:
You want to hurt yourself
You want to hurt someone else
Someone is hurting you
You give us permission to share - this one you can say no to.