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What does a counselor do?
Problems, Problems, Problems
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About the Counselor
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What are some topics that I may teach to you in your classroom? 

Bullying, study skills, getting along with others (conflict resolution), careers, personal safety, differences, peer pressure, goal setting

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What kind of problems can you talk to a counselor about?
Friendship problems, family problems, bullying, study skills, stress, feelings, when you are scared of feeling unsafe at home or at school.
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Whose office is next to mine?

Mr. Narum

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What does having good attendance mean?
It means to be here and be on time, unless you are very sick (fever or throwing up), or someone has passed away in your family. Vacations are not excused absences!!
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How many E's are in my last name?

3!!! - Mrs. Westergren

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Why would you come to see a counselor individually?
Having difficulty at home, school, with family, with friends, someone is bullying you or making you feel unsafe. Someone has died in your family.
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What is an emergency situation you would talk to your counselor about?

An emergency is when you are being threatened or hurt at home or in school by someone, you lost a family member, something has happened to make you extremely upset (besides a friendship problem), or you are scared for your safety.

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What are three things that you will find in my office?

Pictures of my family, phone, documents, fidgets, books, games, computer, etc..

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What can you do to make sure you are successful at school, academically?

Pay attention in class, complete all your school work and homework, follow directions, listen, study for tests, be organized.

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How many kids do I have?

Two

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Which kids at the school are allowed to come talk to me? 

All of them!

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How do you get to talk to me individually when you have a problem?

Ask your parent or teacher to send me an email; Ask me in person to set up a time. 

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Where is my office?

Main entrance, next to the stairs.

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What should you do if you are ever feeling unsafe in any way at home or at school?
Tell an adult who you trust.
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What is my favorite sport?

Hockey

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Name one other thing a school counselor does besides teaching classes and talking to students individually.

Lead small groups, talk to parents, help with Student Council, consult with teachers, monitor attendance, run school wide programs, and assist wherever else Mr. Narum needs me to.

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What is another way you can solve a friendship problem besides talking to the counselor?
You can talk it out with a friend, ask another adult for help like your teacher, apologize if you need to, share, take turns, compromise, negotiate a plan, move away from someone who is bothering you, use firm words, ignore, or be friendly.
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How many years have I been the School Counselor at your School?

This will be two years!

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How do I like students to solve their conflicts?
Peacefully
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What kind of a pet do I have? 

Dog ---- Half Cocker Spaniel and half Golden Retriever. His name is Finn

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Who might I talk to if I have to break confidentiality?

Your teacher, your parent, other safe adults

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What is confidentiality?

Confidentiality means that everything we talk about is private, that means it stays between you and I. The only times I may have to break confidentiality is if you have hurt someone, or are threatening to, if someone is hurting you, or if you are hurting yourself. I will let you know if I have to call your parents first.

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What do you do if I am not in my office, and you need to speak with me individually?

Write me a note. If it is an emergency, then tell your teacher.

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What are some things that you can do if another student is bugging you?
Decide to Ignore, Exit or Move Away, Be Friendly, Use Firm Words, Get Adult Help.
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What are three of my favorite things?

Being with my family, reading, talking to kids, traveling, hanging out with friends, the mountains, the beach, thriller movies, dogs, tacos, watching sports