COUNSELING CONNER 

Why Talk to the School Counselor?

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Here are a few reasons students may want to talk to the School Counselor:

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“I’m having one of those days and I just need a minute.”

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“I’m feeling overwhelmed with school and I don’t know what to do.”

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“My best friend won’t talk to me and I don’t know what to do.”

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“Tommy and I had a problem at recess. Can you help us work it out?”

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“My pet just died and I’m feeling really sad.”

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Here are a few reasons parents/guardians may want to talk to the School Counselor:

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“I am worried about Laura’s grades and her not wanting to do her homework.  Can I come in and sit with you and her teacher?”

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“We recently had a death in the family, and Mindy is having a hard time.”

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“My child is new here and I just wanted to introduce myself.”

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“Molly tells me that he is getting picked on at school. Can we meet to talk about this?”

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“I’m concerned because my son keeps telling me that he doesn’t have any friends. Do you have any lunch groups?”

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Here are a few reasons teachers & administrators may want to talk to the School Counselor:

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“Allison is absent a lot and when she is here she is always coming in late.”

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“Bobby is a great kid, but she seems really shy and is having a hard time making friends.  I think she would benefit from participating in a lunch group.”

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“Tess is having a bad day and could use a minute.”
 

“I noticed that the girl’s in my class are having some friendship issues. Could you do a class lesson about friendship?”

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“Sam is showing some bullying behaviors on the playground. Would you meet with him and help him work on his behaviors?”