MEET THE COUNSELOR Role of the School Counselor Back to School Digital Game SEL

Are your students unsure about the role of a school counselor, when they should ask for help, or what happens behind the counselor’s door? Behind the Counselor’s Door is our Meet the Counselor activity which includes both a workbook and digital game which is the perfect back to school activity and role of the school counselor lesson. It is designed to help students understand the purpose of school counseling, build trust in the counseling process, and develop confidence seeking support when they need it.

Through an engaging digital game and workbook which includes worksheets, discussion activities, scenario cards, reflection questions, and interactive counseling games, students explore the role of the school counselor, learn when counseling may be helpful, discover what happens during counseling sessions, and strengthen important help-seeking skills.

Perfect for school counselor introductions, back to school counseling lessons, classroom guidance, SEL instruction, and school counseling groups, this resource helps remove the mystery surrounding counseling while creating positive connections between students and their school counselor.

STUDENTS WILL LEARN:

• What a school counselor does
• The role of the school counselor within the school community
• Reasons students might visit a school counselor
• What happens during counseling sessions
• How counselors help with friendships, worries, stress, emotions, and problem-solving
• How to identify when a problem may require support
• The difference between handling a problem independently and asking for help
• Why asking for help is a sign of strength
• How school counselors support student wellbeing and success

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:

• Meet the Counselor handouts and informational pages
• Role of the Counselor lesson activities
• School counseling awareness worksheets
• Interactive self-reflection questionnaires
• School counseling scenario cards
• Choice cards exploring when a school counselor can help
• Help-seeking skills activities
• Counseling Myth or Fact worksheet
• “When Might I Need Help?” decision-making activity
• Creative reflection and drawing activities
• Roll & Reflect counseling game
• Group discussion and reflection questions

SKILLS TARGETED:

✔ Help-Seeking Skills

✔ Self-Awareness

✔ Emotional Awareness

✔ Problem-Solving

✔ Decision-Making

✔ Reflection Skills

✔ Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

✔ Emotional Wellbeing

✔ Resilience

✔ Confidence Building

✔ Communication Skills

PERFECT FOR:

• Meet the Counselor Lessons

• Back to School Counseling Activities

• Role of the Counselor Lessons

• School Counselor Introductions

• Classroom Guidance Lessons

• SEL Activities

• Small Counseling Groups

• Individual Counseling Sessions

• Student Wellbeing Programs

• Upper Elementary Counseling

• Middle School Counseling

WHY COUNSELORS LOVE THIS RESOURCE:

Unlike simple introductions, this resource actively teaches students how counseling works, when they may need support, and how to confidently access help when challenges arise. Students leave with a clearer understanding of school counseling, stronger help-seeking skills, and greater confidence connecting with their school counselor.

Helping students understand, trust, and access school counseling support through engaging, meaningful, and interactive learning experiences.

IMPORTANT TECH NOTE

This resource requires the desktop version of Microsoft PowerPoint (Windows or Mac). It is not compatible with Google Slides, PowerPoint Online, or Chromebooks without PowerPoint installed.