Your school counselor
Why see a school counselor?
About school counseling
What does a school counselor do?
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100

Iced coffee.

What is Ms. Linderer's favorite drink?

100

Students normally see a school counselor when they have a ___________________ .

Problem or conflict

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True or False: I can go see the school counselor but I HAVE to tell her what's wrong.

False 

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True or false: School counselors teach students skills to help them make good choices.

True

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Where is my office located?

Across from Mrs. Stemple's room, next to Mrs. Nigh's room, down the ramp from Mr. Kiffe's room.

200

Fall - cool weather, changing leaves, football

What is Ms. Linderer's favorite time of year?

200

True or false: if I get called down to Ms. Linderer's office, I'm probably in trouble.

False

I meet with students for many reasons. I might have a question for you about academics, classes, etc., or I might just want to check in and see how you're doing!

200

How often will Ms. Linderer come to our class to teach counseling lessons?

Middle School: once per month.

200

Name 2 things school counselors do to help students.

Talk to students individually, small groups, classroom lessons, talk with teachers, talk with parents or other staff

200

Besides teaching counseling lessons, what else does a school counselor do?

Individual counseling, group counseling, skill development, goal setting, strategize with teachers and principals, provide resources to families

300

Lily, Remington, Sadie and Ezio

What are the names of Ms. Linderer's pets?

300

Name 2 problems a student might have that the counselor can help with.

Problems- at home, with friends, schoolwork, feeling sad, anxious feelings, and so many more

300

True or false: the school counselor never talks to my parents/guardians or teachers.

False

300

True or false: After I meet with Ms. Cudahy, she calls my parent/guardian and tells them everything.

False

300

True or False:  I work with students in small group, classroom, and individual settings. 

True

400

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Assassin's Creed: Origins

What are two video games Ms. Linderer has beaten?

400

If I need to see the school counselor, how can I ask?

Ask your teacher, see me in the hallways, write me a note

400

True or false - It is ok to be mad about a problem at school.

True!  Any feeling is ok, what matters is how we handle our feelings. 

400

Student advocacy, teacher support, parent support--but most of all, student

What are the most important things Ms. Linderer does?

400

What does "confidentiality" mean?

Keeping conversations between people private.  Not telling others what was said.

500

Egypt, Canada, Russia, United Kingdom, Ireland, Israel

What is one country Ms. Linderer has traveled to?

500

If I need to talk to the counselor, will I get to see her right away?

Sometimes, but not all the time. I will make time to meet with you no matter what the problem is, but it might take a day or two. 


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True or false: school counselors are only for some students.

False! School counselors support every student at school!

500

How many students do I work with at once in my office?

It depends on the situation.  Sometimes I will have just 1 student, sometimes 2, 3, or 4.  Usually not any more than 4.
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When must the school counselor break confidentiality? In other words, when CAN'T my school counselor keep my secret?

1) Someone is hurting you or another child.

2) You want to hurt yourself.

3) You want to hurt someone else.

4) You tell me it is okay to tell another trusted adult.