Meet The Counselor

The school counselor only works with kids who get into trouble a lot.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The school counselor wants to support ALL of the students in the school, not just the students who seem to be in trouble a lot. Part of the counselor's job is to help every student learn about social and emotional skills, and to help them get what they need.

I should be embarrassed if I want to talk to the counselor.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

If there is something that you want to talk to the counselor about, you don’t need to feel embarrassed! It can be really helpful to talk to someone about how you’re feeling or what is going on in your life. Ms. Susanna is there to help you!

I can talk to the counselor about the things that are going well, not just my problems.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Your counselor is always there to support you - through the good times and bad. If you have some good news that you want to share with your counselor, go for it! Your counselor wants to hear about the things that are going well.

I can go to the counselor's office without telling anyone or asking my teacher.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Your counselor wants to be there for you and support you, but adults need to know where you are so we can keep you safe. 

If you want to see the counselor, 

just make sure you talk to your 

teacher first!

The counselor tells my teacher everything I say.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Your counselor won’t tell anyone what you say unless you share that you want to hurt yourself or someone else, or that someone is hurting you. However, with your permission, the counselor may share some information with the teacher to make sure you get the help and support you need.

It's okay to cry with the counselor when I need to.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Sometimes talking about what is going on in our lives can make us cry. That’s okay!  It can be helpful to get your feelings out. Your counselor will never judge you for crying! 

The counselor can fix all my problems right away.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Unfortunately, your counselor can’t make all of your problems go away. However, your counselor can help you work on your problem solving skills and can help you learn 

coping skills to deal with the problems you can’t control. 

The school counselor will help me reach my goals.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Your school counselor would love to help you reach your goals! Whether they are academic goals, or not related to school, your counselor would love to talk to you about your goals and help your figure out how to reach them!

The school counselor can talk to my family or teachers to help me get what I need.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

lAlthough your counselor won’t tell your family/teacher the details of what you’ve shared, your counselor might speak to them. This might be to talk about how to best support you, or even to share about the great things you have been doing!

If I say I want to hurt myself, the counselor won't tell anyone.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Although your counselor will keep most of the things you say confidential, this is one of the things that they will tell someone about. Your counselor cares about you and wants to make sure that you stay safe and healthy. If you ever feel like you want to hurt yourself, it’s important that you get the help you need so that you can feel better!