Confidentiality
After I meet with Mrs. Vollmers, she calls my parents and tells them what that I said. True or False?
False -- Only if you are to be in any harm, are to harm anyone else or yourself
If I need to go talk with Mrs. Vollmers alone or in a small group, it means I'm a bad kid. True or False?
False!
Who can ask the school counselor to talk with you? A. You B. Your parent/guardian C. A school staff member D. All of the above
D -- all of the above!
Mrs. Vollmers can help you with... A) Feelings like anger, sadness, worry and more! B) Getting organized and getting homework done C) Solving problems D) Home or family situations that are bothering you E) All of the above
E) All of the above AND MORE
You had a problem with your teacher and you felt frustrated. If you tell Mrs. Vollmers about it, she will... A) Tell your teacher B) Tell your mom and dad C) Keep it confidential & help you figure out what to do D) Bring you and your teacher into her office to figure it out
C) Keep it confidential & help you figure out what to do
If someone else is hurting me or threatening to hurt me, Mrs. Vollmers has to keep that secret - she can't tell anyone. True or False?
False -- I am to break confidentiality if you are in any harm, are to harm anyone else or yourself.
If I meet with Mrs. Vollmers, that means something is wrong with me. True or False?
False! We all need support in some ways!
My parent and teacher can talk to Mrs. Westergren about any concerns they have with specific students? True or False?
True! I create close relationships with everyone in the school and am here to help!
Mrs. Vollmers has a magic wand that will make all of your problems go away. True or False?
False -- We can process everything together!
A grown-up at home is mean to me and noone is helping me. If I tell Mrs. Vollmers, she will... A) Keep it a secret B) Tell certain grown-ups who will work together to keep me safe C) Tell everyone at school D) Do nothing
B) Tell certain grown-ups who will work together to keep me safe
My friend and I keep getting into fights. I'm so upset about it that I can't focus on my school work. If I tell Mrs. Vollmers about it, she will tell my friend about what I said and make us work it out. True or False?
False -- We can process this together without anyone else!
Mrs. Vollmers works with... A) The kids with problems. B) The smartest kids. C) All Students in the School. D) The ones who cause problems.
C) All students in the school
If you turn in a note to Mrs. Westergren's mailbox, everyone will be able to see it and read it. True or False?
False!
School counselors are good listeners. Sometimes it just helps to have someone listen to you. True or False?
True!
Your friends are acting different and telling secrets. You feel like you don't have any friends anymore. What can you do? A) Talk to your teacher B) Talk to another grown-up you trust C) Talk to Mrs. Vollmers D) All of the above
D) All of the above
You're in group with Mrs. Vollmers and other kids. If friends (who are not in group) ask you what you talked about in the group, what can you tell them?
Nothing! You must keep everything confidential.
True or False? I can talk with Mrs. Vollmers about anything I want?
True! I am here to listen to you!
If Mrs. Vollmers is busy, you should... A) Give up because she is so busy B) Leave a note in her mailbox so she can come get you when she's free. C) Sit in her office and wait for her to see you
B) Leave a note in her mailbox so she can come get you when she's free. You are very important to her!
Mrs. Vollmers can help you learn coping skills. Coping skills means: A) Best ways to handle problems B) How to get out of class early C) How to sit in a chair D) Learning new games
A) Best ways to handle problems and make things better
A kid in your classroom will not stop teasing you and making fun of you. You feel sad and worried. What can you do? A) Talk to your teacher. B) Respectfully tell them how you feel. C) Talk with Mrs. Vollmers if you aren't sure what to do. D) Any of the choices above!
D) Any of the choices above!
What does CONFIDENTIALITY mean?
Confidentiality means that Mrs. VollmersHAS to keep the information you share with her private, unless... Someone is hurting you -- You want to hurt someone else -- You are hurting yourself -- You give her permission to share with someone else
Name one way Ms. Vollmers is different from a classroom teacher.
School Counselors (Mrs. Vollmers) have special training in counseling: helping kids solve problems & make decisions.
How can you set up an appointment to talk with Mrs. Vollmers?
Ask Mrs. Vollmers in person OR Fill out a form and put it in her mailbox OR Tell a teacher and get help making an appointment
If you go to see Mrs. Vollmers about a problem... B) You will talk together C) You might play games while you talk D) You might do art to help you understand your feelings E) You might make plans to create something that will help you F) Answers B, C, D, and E
F) Answers B, C, D, and E
You are sitting in Mrs. Vollmers classroom lesson. She is teaching you about... A) Reading B) Current Events C) Life Skills D) Nutrition
C) Life Skills (Bullying, listening, etc.)