Counselor Role
TRUE OR FALSE: The school counselor only helps students when they are in trouble.
False. The counselor helps with many things, not just problems.
What is mixed emotions?
When someone is feeling two different emotions at the same time, like happy and sad, they are experiencing this.
True of False: A student is new to the school and is having a hard time making friends.
True, Counselors can make sure you feel comfortable at school and can help facilitate new friendships.
What can you do to make sure you are doing your best in school this year? Name two things.
Pay attention in class, complete all your school work and homework, follow directions, listen, study for tests, be organized, ask for help if you need it
How can I see the school counselor? (List 1 way)
Ask your teacher, tell your parent, find me in the morning or afternoon, drop a "I need to see the school counselor"' form in my mailbox
True or False: You can talk to the counselor about anything that’s bothering you, whether it’s a school problem or something happening at home.
True!
Sometimes students may feel anxious or nervous. Name one way a counselor might suggest to help you calm down.
Taking deep breaths, counting to 10, mindfulness, or talking to someone.
TRUE OR FALSE: Your stomach hurts and you want to go home.
False. This is not a reason to see the Counselor.
TRUE OR FALSE: Crying and feeling sad mean you are weak.
False!! Everyone feels sad at some point. Anger is often an emotion that masks sadness, so when people are angry -there is a chance than they are just sad but don't know how to work through that feeling.
When a group of 4-6 students who are working through the same thing get together once a week to learn coping strategies and support each other, this counseling service is called...
Group Counseling
This is the feeling you get when you're scared about something happening, like a big test or presentation.
Anxious, nervous
What are coping skills?
The counselor often teaches students how to deal with strong emotions by using these techniques, like taking a break or talking it out. Deep breathing, journaling, exercise, meditation.
TRUE OR FALSE: You have forgotten 3 homework assignments in a row and you want to learn some new strategies for studying.
True, the Counselor can help teach you skills and strategies to study and organize.
TRUE OR FALSE: You should make a big decision as fast as you can, without thinking through consequences or outcomes.
False
TRUE OR FALSE: When it comes to decision making, the school counselor likes to make decisions for you.
False! Your school counselor supports you in making good choices.
TRUE OR FALSE: All information you share with the counselor is discussed with other teachers and your parents.
False
What is mediation?
If you’re having a conflict with another student, the counselor can help by setting up this kind of meeting to talk things through.
TRUE OR FALSE: You just found out your parents are getting divorced.
True, divorce is a really difficult life transition that can change a lot about how someone's day to day life looks like. Counselors can help with that transition and with the grief that can come with it.
What are some ways to handle conflict?
Walk away, cool off, ignore it, discuss it, listen, compromise, make a plan
The counselor’s job is to help students succeed in three main areas. Name one of these areas.
Academic, social/emotional, or career planning.
If you’re feeling really stressed, one way the counselor might suggest to help you feel better is to write down your thoughts and feelings. What is this activity called?
Journaling
TRUE OR FALSE: You need help solving a friendship issue that you have already tried to solve on your own.
True, counselors can help you navigate difficult conversations and problems without it turning into a fight.
TRUE OR FALSE: You may have more than one feeling at once.
TRUE! You may have many feelings about a situation. No one feeling is more valid or important than another.
Name three things you might want to talk to the Counselor about.
Friendship, home life, bullying, feelings (anger, sadness, etc.), acing a test, study skills, self-control, someone is being inappropriate, cooldown, etc.