There are a lot of people who work in school to help you learn, meet friends, and be safe. There are teachers, principals, psychologists, secretaries, custodians, and teachers aides. The school counselor is another one of the grown-ups who can help you, too. Your counselors name is ___________________________. A counselor is someone who helps you learn about yourself. A counselor is someone who listens carefully to your feelings. You can talk to a counselor when you feel happywhen you feel sadwhen you feel scaredwhen you feel madwhen you feel stressedor even when you feel proud. A counselor is someone who listens to what you have to say. You can also just sit with your counselor even if you dont feel like talking. A counselor is someone who can help you solve problems and make decisions. A counselor doesnt tell you what to do. He or she helps you think about what you want, and the different choices you can make. A counselor helps you become the best learner and student you can be. Sometimes your counselor will come to your classroom. This helps him or her get to know you better. School counselors can also help you learn how to get along with others. Counselors may read stories, play games, or do other projects that are fun. The activities can help you learn about making good and responsible choices for yourself. Sometimes the activities can help you learn about how to be a kind, respectful, and caring person. Sometimes your counselor will have more than one child visit his or her office. In these small groups, you and other children will talk and learn about yourself and others. Sometimes your counselor will get to know you by yourself. Even though counselors talk to a lot of children, anything that you say to them will be kept confidential, or private. School counselors wont tell anyone else what youve said without your permission, unless you have shared with them that you or someone else is hurt, or could be in danger. When you meet with the school counselor, you may talk and do some fun games or activities together. The activities can help you feel more comfortable. Your school counselor wants to help you be the best person you can be. The school counselor also gets to know your teacher and your parents, guardians, or the grown ups you live with. The grown ups work together and talk about ways to make school a good place for you to learn. They all care about you very much. You can find your counselor ________________ in ________________ on ______________________ (days of the week). If you would like to see your school counselor, you can tell your teacher or put a note under his or her office door. Your mom or dad could give them a call, too. A counselor is someone who really likes people. Your counselor really likes to spend time with you and other children. Everyone may need to talk to a counselor at one time or another. Counseling is for everyone!