Counselor Corner Facilitation Guide Counselor Corner
Facilitation Guide
Time
20 mins
Objective
Students will understand the counselor's role, identify specific situations where they might seek help, and know how to contact the counselor.
Materials
Counselor Connection Slides
Meet Your Counselor Handout
Counselor Chat Discussion Cards
Support Signal Exit Ticket
Time Phase Activities & Guidance 5 min Introduction
Introduce yourself: name, background, and how long you've been at the school.
Share a fun fact to build rapport and humanize the role.
Briefly explain that you are a helper for everyone in the school.
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| 5 min | The Counselor's Role |
Focus: Academic help, emotional support, and peer conflict.
Discuss the "Big Three": Academics (grades, organization), Social/Emotional (feelings, friendship), and Career (future dreams).
Use the "Handout" to highlight specific scenarios.
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| 5 min | How to Seek Help |
Explain the process : scheduling vs. drop-in hours.
Define Confidentiality : "What you say stays here, unless someone is being hurt or is unsafe."
Show where the office is located.
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| 3 min | Q&A Session |
Open the floor for questions.
Use the Discussion Cards if the group is quiet to spark conversation.
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| 2 min | Closure |
Recap contact info.
Distribute and collect the Support Signal Exit Ticket .
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Counselor Pro-Tip
Consistency is key! Ensure students know exactly where to find the "Request to See Counselor" slips (if used) or digital booking link during this presentation.
Meet Your Counselor Handout Meet Your Counselor
Student Name
Date
Ms. Rivera
Your School Counselor
Experience
8 Years in Education
Fun Fact
I love hiking and have visited 10 National Parks!
How to Reach Me
1
Schedule an appointment in the office
2
Visit during my morning drop-in hours
3
Ask your teacher for a counselor pass
How I Can Help You
As your school counselor, I am here to help you grow and feel safe. Here are the three main ways I support our students:
Academic Help
Struggling with grades, organization, or feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork.
Emotional Support
When you're feeling sad, angry, anxious, or just need someone to listen to you.
Peer Conflicts
Friendship troubles, bullying, or learning how to work better with your classmates.
My Promise: Confidentiality
"What we talk about in my office stays in my office. The only exceptions are if someone is hurting you, you are hurting yourself, or you are hurting someone else."
Counselor Chat Discussion Cards Counselor Chat
Discussion Cards for Classroom Connection
1
What are some situations where you think you might want to see the counselor?
Teacher Tip: Encourage students to think broadly about both academic challenges (like test anxiety) and personal issues (like a disagreement with a friend).
2
How do you feel about going to see the school counselor?
Teacher Tip: Discuss any concerns or apprehensions. Reassure students about confidentiality and that visiting the counselor is a normal part of school life.
3
Do you have any suggestions on how the counselor can be more accessible to you?
Teacher Tip: Gather feedback on how to make counseling services more approachable (e.g., location of the office, request slips, or school-wide activities).
Support Signal Exit Ticket Support Signal
Exit Ticket
Student Name
Date
1 What is the counselor's role?
A) Help with academic issues
B) Provide emotional support
C) Help with peer conflicts
D) All of the above
2 How can you contact the counselor?
A) By scheduling an appointment
B) Drop-in hours
C) Both A and B
3 How comfortable do you feel about reaching out?
A) Very comfortable
B) Somewhat comfortable
C) Not comfortable
Anything else you'd like to share or ask?
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Counselor Connection Presentation Slides Counselor Connection
Introducing your school counselor and how we can work together to help you succeed.
Meet Your Counselor
Ms. Rivera
Your School Counselor
8 Years in Education
"I love hiking and National Parks!"
How I Support You
Academics
Helping you organize, study, and reach your classroom goals.
Feelings
A safe place to talk when you're sad, angry, or overwhelmed.
Friends
Resolving conflicts and learning how to be a great peer.
My Promise to You
"What you say in my office stays in my office, unless I am worried about your safety or the safety of others."
How to Connect
1
Schedule an appointment in the office.
2
Visit during my morning drop-in hours.
3
Ask your teacher for a counselor pass.
Office Location
Right next to the Library!
Time to Chat!
What are some situations where you think you might want to see the counselor?
How do you feel about visiting the counselor's office?
We're a Team!
I'm so excited to get to know you this year.
Please complete your Support Signal Exit Ticket!
