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Discover the role of a counselor and how they can support you academically and emotionally. Learn about the types of problems you can discuss and the importance of confidentiality.
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What is a Counselor? • and • why would I need one..... 1
Class Lessons -Organization, Time Management, Active Listening, Note Taking, Test Taking, Homework, Bullying, Goal Setting,Group Counseling -Study Skills, Changing Families, Friendship Building, Social Skills Individual Counseling -Family, Friends, Classes, Teachers, Grades, Behavior, Goal Setting • How do Counselors IMPACT me? 2
Helper…… • A counselor’s job is to help students be happy and successful at school. • Counselors listen to students whenever they have problems at home or school. 3
Ms. Reich works with... • Students • Parents • Teachers • Mr. Jones • Mr. Strickland • Dr. Cleaves • Nurse Jackson • Mrs. Mercer 4
What kinds of problems can I talk with Ms. Reich about? • Friendship • Grades • Peer Conflicts • Family Relationships • Teacher Relationships • Stress • Feelings like sad, angry, scared… 5
Confidentiality… • Confidentiality means that things are kept private. • Ms. Reich never tells others what you have said. • The only time Ms. Reich would have to tell an adult is if you are threatening harm to yourself or others or if someone was harming you. 6
Weird or Bad? • Students that come to see the school counselor are not weird or bad. They may need someone to listen to their problems and give them some help. 7
If Ms. Reich ever comes to get a student, remember, you are not in trouble. I am the person you come to in order to PREVENT trouble.
Problem Solver… • Counselors cannot “fix” your problems. • They teach you to work through them and cope with them. 9
Expectations for Class Lessons • Everyone has the right to express their thoughts, feeling, and ideas. • If you are ever called on to do so and don’t want to, you may pass. • Listen to others as they express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas. • Respect others. • No one may laugh at or put down anyone else. 10
How to see the Ms. Reich… • Let your teacher know you would like to make an appointment, and he/she will notify Ms. Reich. • Let me know when you see me. • Leave me a note in the envelope on my door. • I will give your homeroom teacher an appointment slip that he/she will give to you. It will tell you what time your appointment is for the day. Emergencies can always see me!! 11
QUESTIONS? 12