The Counselor's Corner
WHAT CAN I TALK TO MY COUNSELOR ABOUT?
You can talk about anything that bothers you. Your school counselor can help you with:
*PERSONAL PROBLEMS
that can affect your attitude and performance at school
*SOCIAL ISSUES
such as how to deal with peer pressure
*ACADEMICS
including course selection and ways to improve study skills
*PLAN FOR YOU FUTURE
because your future begins today!
Your counselor can be a valuable friend.
COUNSELORS HELP STUDENTS
reach their full potential.
Counselors are there to help students:
*SORT OUT PROBLEMS
*DISCUSS FEELINGS AND NEEDS
*EXPLORE OPTIONS
*REACH DECISIONS
Counselors also:
*MEET WITH STUDENTS, teachers and parents.
*COORDINATE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
workshops
visits by college representatives
career days
and more.
MAKE REFERRALS
Counselors may refer students to:
social services
physicians
drug treatment program
self-help groups
mental health professionals
employment agencies.
COUNSELORS WORK IN MANY SETTINGS,
including:
THE CLASSROOM
Counselors may teach students about: study skills
communication skills
values
problem solving
decision making
stress management
career choices
alcohol and other drug abuse.
SMALL GROUPS
Students with similar concerns can explore their problems together. Students may need to talk about:
their struggles with school
divorce in the family
alcohol or other drug problems
suicide
pregnancy
death of a friend or a family member.
PRIVATE OFFICES
Some students feel more comfortable talking about personal problems on a one-to-one basis.
Counselors Can Help In Tough Times
For example, you could talk with your counselor about:
PROBLEMS WITH OTHERS
ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUG ABUSE
SEXUALITY
DEPRESSION
Counselors Can Help You Be Your Best
For example, a Counselor can help you:
Overcome Shyness
Become More Confident
Resist Peer Pressure
Deal with Stress
Make The Most Out Of School !
Talk with your counselor about:
Course Selection
Problems With Classes
Problems with schedules
Long-range Planning
Graduation Requirements
Career Focus
Magnet Academy
Test Results
Study Skills
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!