What does a School Counselor Do, Anyway? Mrs. Blue- School Counselor

What does a school counselor do? Greet and welcome students, go to team meetings, take and make phone calls, give presentations/lessons, crisis management, assist teachers and students, 11/21/2018

Why have School Counselors? My job is to help all students feel happy, safe and connected at school so they can achieve academic and personal success. I am a helper to everyone in the school. 11/21/2018

How do I help students? Individual Counseling: Academic and Personal Groups: Support and Study Skills Classroom Guidance Lessons Holiday assistance Blood Drives 504 plans 11/21/2018

Services and Groups I offer: Red Ribbon Week activities Academic Derby Kids in the Middle (Changing Families) Grief, Anger, Stress Management Coordinate Holiday Assistance Backpack buddies 11/21/2018

What can the school counselor do for me? 11/21/2018

Reasons to see a School Counselor Ask a question or to join a group, club, or extra curricular activity Share an Academic or personal achievement Ask questions about school work, studying, organization and homework concerns (I am a former classroom teacher.) Help you cope with a stressful situation Friendship troubles 11/21/2018

More Reasons to see a School Counselor Making and keeping friends Self Confidence concerns New student concerns Middle School Transition (what will it be like?) Volunteer your ideas, time and assistance with service projects for our school and community 11/21/2018

Even more reasons to see a School Counselor Teacher troubles Anger, stress or worry management Grief issues (death or illness in the family, of a pet, of a friend etc.) Changing Family Concern: parents separation, divorce, remarriage, step family etc. 11/21/2018

Key Benefits of seeing a school counselor. 1 Key Benefits of seeing a school counselor? 1. Confidential and Private 2. Active Listener with Special Training 3. Help you come up with solutions 4. Help to figure out a problem 11/21/2018

What will the appointment be like? Most common setting: My office with comfy chairs, games and puzzles. I will help you feel comfortable talking with me. I will help you or find someone who can. 11/21/2018

Will the school counselor keep my secrets? Your conversation will be kept confidential/private with these exceptions: 1. You are hurting yourself or someone else 2. You or someone else are at risk of being harmed 3. You agree to have me share information with others 11/21/2018

Won’t the kids think I am in trouble or there is something wrong with me? * You are not “crazy” to see a school counselor for help. I don’t do therapy. I am just here to support you and your learning. *I DON”T GIVE DETENTIONS, SUSPENSIONS. I AM NOT A PRINCIPAL. 11/21/2018

Will my parents/teachers/friends find out I went to see the counselor? We decide together what you or I tell unless it is one of the 3 exceptions. Part of a group/club: your parents must sign a permission slip. 11/21/2018

How, when, and where do I see Mrs. Blue? Fill out a referral form(your teacher’s have them) See me before school, in halls, at lunch. Appointment: student, parent, teacher or administrator referral, your grades, or to be part of a group. Counselor’s Office 11/21/2018

Final Notes I am no longer a stranger so: Say hi to me and tell me your name. Invite me to sit at your table. Invite me to your special events. 11/21/2018

Review Quiz What does a school counselor do? Why should you see me? How can you see me? When can you see me? Where is my office? What is my name? What did you learn about me? Do you have any questions for me? 11/21/2018