What does a Counselor do?
True/ False some topics we will discuss during lessons this year are friendship skills, resiliency, mindfulness, and conflict resolution.
True
True/False : I can talk to the counselor about friendship problems, family problems, bullying, study skills, stress, feelings, when I am scared or feeling unsafe at home or at school.
True
How many counselors do we have at Imagine this year?
Three, including me.
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!!
What is my name?
Mrs. Sanders
Why would you come see a counselor individually?
Having difficulty at home, school, with family, with friends, someone is bullying you or making you feel unsafe.
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.
Where is my office this year?
My room number is 225. It is located on the second floor.
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.
How my kids do I have?
One
What kinds of small groups does the counselor lead? (List 2)
Groups include topics like self-esteem, leadership and communication skills, social skills, mindfulness and more
How do you get to talk to me individually when you have a problem?
Fill out a counseling request form located outside my office on or next to the blue mailbox.
How many years have I been your counselor?
This is my first year being your counselor.
What should you do if you are ever feeling unsafe in any way at home or at school?
Tell an adult who you trust (counselor; teacher; other)
What is my favorite NFL team?
Dallas Cowboys
Name one other thing a counselor does besides teaching classes and talking to students individually.
Lead small groups, talk to parents and teacher.
What is another way you can solve a friendship problem besides talking to the counselor? (List 2)
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.
What do you do if I am not in my office, and you need to speak with me individually?
Notify your teacher so that she can assist you with setting up an appointment.
What should you do if you notice someone getting bullied ?
Tell a teacher, the counselor, or another adult.
What is my favorite thing to eat?
Tacos
What are some of the school wide programs that the counselors run here at Imagine?
Lunch Bunch/ group sessions
True/ False: Confidentiality means that everything that you and I discuss in individuals or group counseling sessions is private?
False, if you discuss wanting to harm other or yourself I must report this to the proper individuals.
Where can you leave a note to the counselor if something is bothering you and I am not in my office?
In the blue box outside of the counseling office
Who can you talk to if you need help with things like study skills, time management, or developing healthy coping skills.
The counselor or your teacher
What is my favorite color?
Pink