What does Ms. Fischer do?
Students normally see a school counselor when they have a _______________.
Problem or conflict. Or really just want someone to listen to them
Name 2 ways that I help students?
Talk to students, meet with my teacher or parent, 1:1 meetings, small groups, talk to my teacher or parent with me
What is confidentiality?
What you tell me in my office stays in my office unless....
True or false: I'm worried about a friend. I can talk to Ms. Fischer about this?
True!!
True or false: I will solve your problems for you?
False. I work with you, or you parents, or your teacher to help solve your problem. But, I will never tell you exactly what to do.
Are you ever in trouble when you come see me?
No
Does Ms. Fischer work with students individually or in groups?
Both! I typically work with individual students for 6 - 8 weeks or small groups with 3 -4 other students for 6 - 8 weeks.
Where is my office located?
Across from teacher mailboxes
True or False: Ms. Fischer can teach students skills to help them make good choices?
True
What are the 4 size levels of your problem?
Small, medium, big, emergency
Name 2 problems a student might have that I can help with?
Answers will vary.
No!
How do I set up a time to meet with Ms. Fischer?
Ask your teacher to send me an email OR fill out a counselor form.
Where are my counselor forms located?
With your teacher, or clipped to Ms. Fischer's box.
Name 3 emotions that can distract you in school?
Answers will vary
What are other things Ms. Fischer can help you with?
Feelings, family, getting food, hygiene, friendships, academics, organization, focusing
Do I ever work with other counselors?
Yes! I regularly talk with other counselors in our district.
If I need to talk to Ms. Fischer, will I get to see her right away?
Sometimes, but not always. I will make time to meet with you no matter what the problem is, but it might take a day or two.
True or false: Ms. Fischer will never talk to my parents/guardians or teachers?
False
True or false: I can only talk to Ms. Fischer about my problems?
Ms. Fischer is only here to help with problems going on at school.
False!
Do you need to have a big problem to come see me?
no!
What are the 4 exceptions to confidentiality?
Someone is hurting you.
You want to hurt someone.
You want to hurt yourself.
You give me permission to tell.
True or false: you always have to tell me what is wrong?
False. Sometimes just having a quiet, safe space to go is okay.
Name 1 example for each size of the problems.
Answers will vary