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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? Name 2.
Bullying, DEBUG, 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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How many counselors do we have at Deer Park Elementary ?
One
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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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When this person visits our school, they might ask you who your school counselor is? What are you going to tell him? Who is this person?
I, Mrs. Milli am your School Counselor. Dr. Dance or some of his helpers that might visit our school, might ask you this question, Who is your School Counselor.
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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.
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What is an emergency?
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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When is the best time to leave me a note?
Before or after school, as you walk by my office, when your teacher gives you permission to bring it to my office
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What can you do to make sure you make good grades this year? Name two things.
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? Grandchildren
Two Kids Three Grandchildren
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What topics might we cover in lunch groups?
Groups for study skills, test taking skills, self esteem, family support, friendship, resiliency.
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How do you get to talk to me individually when you have a problem?
Write me a note and leave it in my mailbox or under my door. Or, ask your teacher to send me an email.
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Where is my office?
Go down the hall passed the gym and cafeteria. It is to the right at the end of that hall. You will see an arrow with the words "Peace Place" on them. Several years ago, the fifth graders told me that I should call my office 'The Peace Place'.
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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 are two things that I really love to do when I am not at school?
Hike, read, work with my dog, play a couple of computer games, explore places that I have not been, visit with family and friends
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Name one other thing a counselor does besides teaching classes and talking to students individually.
Lead small groups, talk to parents and teachers, serve on committees, run school wide programs, etc.
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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 your counselor? How many years have I been a School Counselor?
8 16
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What word do you hear me talk about all of the time? Why do I constantly talk about this word?
PEACE Because I love it when people practice peace. That means that they are kind, caring, respectful, understanding and they are able to solve their problems by using peaceful words.
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What sport did I used to play a lot of?
Volleyball
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What are some of the school wide programs that the counselor run or help run here at Deer Park Elementary?
Student Council, Safeties, Awards Ceremonies, PBIS, Character Education, etc..
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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. I will also ask you what you would like for me to share with others if they ask me what is wrong or how they can help.
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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 not an emergency. If it is an emergency, then tell your teacher.
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What do you hear me do almost every morning of the school year? Where did this come from? Why do I do it?
I give a character education message. I have written almost everyone of them which by now is several hundred. Why? Because I believe that it is really important for everyone to become a person of character and to be the best that they can be.
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Why did I become a School Counselor?
I love helping kids, talking with kids, encouraging kids, making kids lives better, etc.