Welcome to HMB's School Counseling page!
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​My name is Mrs. Benz!

As the school counselor, it is traditionally my role to provide students in elementary, middle, and high school with classroom guidance lessons. The purpose of these lessons is to provide education to help students further develop in three domains: Academic, Career, & Social/Emotional.

All students are able and encouraged to seek additional counseling as needed. Individual school counseling services are short-term services aimed at the more effective education and socialization of students within the school community. These services are not intended as a substitute for the diagnosis or treatment of any mental health disorder. It is the responsibility of the student's parent/guardian to determine whether additional services are necessary and whether or not to seek them out. 

If you have any questions about the scope of my role and responsibilities as the school counselor, please reach out to me at any time for further clarification :) 
 

Are you concerned about your students mindset right now? 
Check out this Child Mind Institute Symptom Checker. 

Please remember that this is not a substitute for a diagnostic evaluation by a medical or mental health professional. If you believe your child has a psychiatric or learning disorder, please consult a professional.

Family Table - Conversation Starters:

What is one goal you have for tomorrow?
Join us tomorrow for another one, thanks to: NDSU Extension Service
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Think about your day. If today were a color, what color would it be and why?
What is one of your favorite family traditions? Why
​Name something that makes you mad and something that makes you grateful.
​What is one goal that you have for tomorrow?
​Who (one person) was the most helpful to you today?
​If you could eat only one food for a month, what would you choose ?
What is your favorite fruit?  How do you like it prepared?

What's your LOVE language?

Have you heard about the 5 Love Languages?  There are different ways we each communicate and even if we are in the same family we do not communicate the same way.  Take the quiz(s) and learn your communication style.  Get your family and friends to take the quiz(s) and figure out how you can better communicate with each other.  You may be surprised by what you learn!
Don't forget to breath!  Here is a simple way to help calm you and/or your student down if things start to get a little tense:

Chit Chat: Conversation Starters
Did you do anything brave today? How can you be brave tomorrow?
Check back for another conversation starter, thanks to Horizon Group for producing the Chit Chat Jumbo Cards
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Can you tell me an example of kindness that you saw today?
​Are there any school rules that are the same as the rules at home? If so, which rules?
​What is something that you are looking forward to learning?
​Is there someone in your class that you really admire? Can you explain why?
Is there any subject you are learning at school that you need extra help with? How can we help you?
​If you were a teacher, what rules would you make?
211 Hazel Ave, Hazelton, ND 58544 
HMB Office: 701-782-6231
http://www.hmb.k12.nd.us