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Meet Your Counselor: An Interactive Introduction

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Meet Your Counselor: An Interactive Introduction

Understand the role of a school counselor

This lesson introduces students to the school counselor through interactive activities, helping them understand the counselor's role in supporting personal and academic growth and the importance of mental health. This session is crucial for building a supportive school environment and encouraging students to seek help when needed.

Audience

6th to 8th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand the role of a school counselor

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Counselor's Role, and Printable Cards: Counselor Scenarios

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome students and introduce the session's purpose: to learn about the school counselor's role.
  • Briefly explain the importance of mental health and how counselors can help.

Step 2

Interactive Discussion

15 mins

  • Use the Discussion Questions to engage students in a conversation about what they think a school counselor does.
  • Encourage students to share any experiences or questions they have about counseling.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

15 mins

  • Distribute the Worksheet: Counselor's Role to students.
  • Have students complete the worksheet individually or in pairs, focusing on how counselors can assist in various scenarios.
  • Discuss the answers as a class.

Step 4

Role-Playing with Printable Cards

10 mins

  • Use the Printable Cards: Counselor Scenarios to conduct a role-playing activity.
  • Students take turns acting out scenarios where they might seek help from a counselor.
  • Discuss each scenario and the counselor's potential role in resolving the issue.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points discussed about the counselor's role and the importance of mental health.
  • Encourage students to reach out to their counselor if they need support.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion about the role of a school counselor.

What do you think a school counselor does?

Encourage students to think about both academic and personal support roles.







Why is mental health important in school?

Discuss how mental health affects learning and relationships.







How can a counselor help you with your academic goals?

Explore specific examples like study strategies or stress management.







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Worksheet

Worksheet: Counselor's Role

A worksheet to help students understand the various roles of a school counselor.

List three ways a counselor can help with personal issues.

Think about emotional support, conflict resolution, etc.







Describe a situation where you might need to talk to a counselor.

Consider both academic and personal scenarios.







What are some signs that you might need to seek help from a counselor?

Reflect on feelings, behaviors, or situations that might indicate a need for support.







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Worksheet

Printable Cards: Counselor Scenarios

Cards with different scenarios for students to role-play seeking help from a counselor.




You are feeling overwhelmed with homework and need help managing your time.







You had a disagreement with a friend and want to resolve it peacefully.







You are feeling anxious about an upcoming test and need strategies to cope.







You want to improve your study habits and need guidance.







You are new to the school and want to make friends but feel shy.




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