Why would I want to visit a school counselor?

Did you know that a child may see the school counselor for:

•  friendship problems? 
•  help with their feelings? 
•  a school phobia?
•  motivation to achieve?
•  coping with fear or loss?
•  family changes? 
•  a physical concern? 
•  learning disabilities?
•  goal setting?
•  conflict management?
•  study skills

 Here are several reasons a student might want to talk to our school counselor: 

•  "I'm getting picked on in school and I don't know what to do." 
•  "My best friend isn't talking to me and it's making me really sad." 
•  "I want to show you what I just made in art. I'm very proud of it." 
•  "I'm new to this school, and I'm really scared!" 
•  "When am I going to get to be in a Friendship Group?" 
•  "I just want to talk to someone who won't laugh at me." 
•  "I did a lot better on my last math test, and I'm so excited to tell someone!" 
•  "Tim, Samantha and I had a problem at recess. Can you help us work it out?" 

Did you know there are many things to do in the counselor's office?
Boys and girls can:

•  talk about things that are important to them. 
•  use play and art media to learn about themselves and others. 
•  use puppets to help them talk about their feelings. 
•  be a part of a guidance group. 
•  just sit and think.