Real conversations with your students.
"That's a good thought, everyone has something to contribute, sometimes it's just hard to see my part when others seem to have so much more to contribute than I do, I appreciate your help, this program is a really great idea!"
"My sister has depression, what can I do to help her?"
"Okay sweet! there’s kind of a back story to it all to explain, as well as this being the first time I’ve gotten into this subject with anyone, so I’ll do that first if that's all good."
"I have a lot of family problems. My parents are getting a divorce."
"Yea I'm so relieved now, thank you!"
"Well for one I'm just sad a lot of the time, I guess we could call that depression at this point, and I often act happy and good natured, and I'm trying to transition away from the religion of the masses here in St George, but I don't expect any of them to be able to understand, so I keep it to myself. Whenever I talk to them I feel like I'm constantly filtering what I really want to say because they wouldn't be ok with it"
"Should I get help if I feel anxious most of the time?"
"yes i really think being friends with her will be the best option. and thank you very much! Thank you for helping me think of new things to do to help myself!"
"it's all good!! just been thinking ab school & life in general. it's all stressful"
"No worries, monster texts are usually the best 😊 That is really helpful actually- I'm a visual learner, and that is a good image. Do you have any suggestions on how to get back to the inner circle? I get so caught up in the dregs I forget how to get out"
"thanks, that's really nice to hear honestly. I hope you have a great day"
"How do I deal with friends that keep fighting and get me in the middle of their drama?"
"What can I do to improve my mood?"
"I’ll give that a try, I appreciate the words of advice, they’re quite comforting."
"How do you get your teachers to like you?"
"I lost my whole friend group of 4 years. I think that they were just so toxic. i wasn't invited to anything unless i texted them. i would leave with extreme anxiety and no one would ask me if i was ok. and they've all just changed since i met them. we don't have the same values or morals anymore"
"i want to stay friends with the girl i just talked to. we work at the same place and she's the only one who's ever been very kind to me. i just feel like my friends are very manipulative of me so i feel like i should just tell them that i'm wanting to take a break and focus on my mental health and happiness"
"Will do😀👍"
"I Don't know yesterday and today I just Felt sad when I woke up."
"I’m doing better now, thank you!"
"You're welcome! 😉 But thanks to you too 😁"
"Most definitely, I'm happy to hear whatever you've got to say"
"Why are boys so mean 😭😭Are all boys mean 😢"
"Sounds awesome!"
"thank you so much! i will reach out if i need to 🥰"
"Ok thanks for your help 😀"
"I have been feeling just really down"
"I can't help in my classroom, we are online"
"I think you're a genius, you just helped me sooooo much, thank you."
"Do you think I have depression?"