Your School Counselor and School Social Worker
Who are your School Counselor and School Social Worker?
Mrs. Sheppard and Mrs. Freeman
Why do kids see a School Counselor or a School Social Worker?
Because of .... worried about something at home, worried about something in school, you need help with something, etc.. or they just need to talk to someone!
About how many small group sessions will a group of students meet for?
6-8
School Counselors and School Social Workers help kids to solve their ________.
problems
What is a coping strategy?
Something you do when you are having uncomfortable feelings to make yourself feel better. Something you can do to help you deal with strong feelings.
How many years has Mrs. Sheppard been a school counselor and how many years has Mrs. Freeman been a social worker?
10 years
5 years as a SSW, 39 years as a social worker
Name two problems that a child might have that will want them to see a School Social Worker or School Counselor.
They want to talk about how they are feeling, problems at home or school, nervous about things, friends, worried, grades, uncomfortable feelings
Name two things that we might work on during our SEL class
Bullying, Respect, Friendship skills, Ways to Calm Down, Test Taking Strategies, Being Safe, Making good choices, Careers, etc.
School Social Workers and School Counselors do more than just work with children. Name two things that you think that they do in addition to working with kids.
Talk to parents, problem solve with teachers, food bags, attendance, etc..
Name at least 2 coping strategies.
Deep breaths, talk to an adult, get a drink of water, go for a walk, use self-talk, imagine your favorite place
What college did we go to?
Appalachian State, Wingate University, and UNCP
Winthrop College and Webster University
How do you get to see the school counselor or the school social worker?
Talk to your teacher or let us know when you see us
What are 3 school PBIS expectations we may work on when we come?
Being safe, respectful and responsible.
True or False: When we call you to our offices, you are in trouble.
False
If I have tried to calm down using coping strategies and I am still having uncomfortable feelings, I should...
Tell my teacher, ask to talk to my school social worker or school counselor
What kind of a pets do we have?
2 dogs
1 dog and 1 cat
Do you keep things we talk about private?
Yes! When we are talking about most things I will keep it between you and me.
Classroom lessons and small group lessons help students to make good
__ __ __ __ __ __ __.
choices
Who is another person in our building that can partner with me if you need some help?
Your teacher, counselor, social worker, principal, any staff member
True or False - If I try a coping strategy once and it doesn't work that means it will never work for me
False - Coping strategies, just like anything we learn or practice, take times to learn a new skill
Why did we become a School Counselor and School Social Worker?
We love working with kids, talking with kids, helping kids, encouraging kids, problem solving with kids, etc..
What are things you can't keep private?
If you or someone you know is being harmed or if you have thoughts of harming yourself
How are students chosen for small group?
We talk to teachers, parents and students to plan our groups.
True or False: We might invite you to participate in a small group with other students working toward the same goals and learning new skills.
True
Demonstrate a breathing strategy you know or have learned to use.
Balloon breathing, blow out the candle, etc.