School councillors, what do they do ?

[babybombo]

Hi guys, was just wonderin if anyone could tell me exactly what it is that a school councillor does?
Im having a bit of trouble concentrating on my studies already and only been back two weeks, things are already starting to pile up on me and things going on at home aren't helping.
A friend suggested seeing the school councillor and I was assured that this would be kept confidential but Im just a bit apprehensive because Im not sure what this would involve. Could anyone tell me ??
Thanks in advance xx

[Doc Spock]

I presume it is a private chat with a sympathetic ear.

[babybombo]

Thanks Doc Spock,
probably just what I need, the whole thing just seems a bit intimidating.

[Doc Spock]

Lots of friendly ears here.

[rasmus]

Hi baby,its like doc says really.You would do most of the talking he/she all of the listening.They encourage you to express how you are feeling and bring things out into the open which will help you.And it is strictly confidential.

[babybombo]

Thanks guys,
I think i just needed a bit of reassurance.
I'll probably arrange an appointment on Monday.
I'm always delighted by how nice and helpful people are on here.
Thanks again xx

[sense4all]

Here is a resource that might have helpful suggestions before you get there, give you an idea what they deal with . Go to student resources.

http://www.osca.ca/index.cfm?fuseaction=homepa ge&CFID=1133514&CFTOKEN=e58e4dc4cf30dc34-BDA1B 51A-B1B0-735E-78E32697EC0E0C3E

There is an Aussie site that is mostly irrelevant but it does suggest that you establish early in the conversation exactly what your consellours take on confidentiality has to be in the school colllege etc you are attending.

[babybombo]

Thanks sense4all,
thats made me feel a bit better now I kind of know what to expect and what I should think about before going.
Thanks again