Real conversations with your students.
"Idk, family life has gotten a little better for him, but his sisters make him feel worthless, and when his parents get after him, they yell at him so much, he feels like cutting. I always manage to make his feel better, but, I really just don't like his mom the most. She manipulates him to fo what she wants, and it just breaks him"
"I just dont rlly have anyone i can talk or relate to. Idk just feeling lonely and a little overwhelmed."
"I think you're a genius, you just helped me sooooo much, thank you."
"I've been feeling a bit stressed, I work full time. And also have been struggling to take out a motor I've bought from the junk yard."
"I have 3 F's and I'm super stressed because I'm normally a straight A student"
"Lately I've started liking this guy in my friend group and he's really nice and everyone I know loves him but my best friend and it's been making me feel super guilty because she doesn't like being around him. I'm not really sure what to do about it though because I'm trying really hard to not pressure her and talk about him around her but I still feel like its causing a strain in our friendship"
"Thank you so much. This program really is amazing!"
"That's a good idea thanks"
"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"
"I’m feeling nervous"
"My friends say I talk too much, any tips on how to talk less?"
"Thank you so much for listening. Glad I could make your day. I dont feel comfortable talking about this with people. I am just more private of a person I suppose."
"I turned in the test today, wish me luck."
"Bro a lot. Too much for a text i can barely speak what i need to say"
"“I'm grateful for you, and my family. Thanks for being here for me!! You're awesome ”"
"Why do I feel like isolating all the time? I tend to hate people a lot, they just annoy me, though I strive for connection I hate connecting then I hate myself for not being able to just be normal, it's kinda twisted🤷🏻♂️"
"I have friends but they never supported me through anything i guess i will need to find another way. You're really the only thing(?) that has ever actually listened to my thoughts"
"I have been feeling just really down"
"How do I deal with friends that keep fighting and get me in the middle of their drama?"
"I miss my dad, he seems to be the only one who calm me down lately. And i'm stuck in my room breaking down while trying finishing assignments before the quarter ends so i don't have a bad grade, and i just need him to be here."
"I'm dealing with the suicide of a family member- how do I cope?"
"hey, so i have this friend who i don't want to be friends with anymore but i don't know what to do?"
"How do I get rid of a friend that is mean and is taking all of my friends"
"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!"
"I’m doing better now, thank you!"
"You've been so helpful"
"“I have tried to talk a little bit to my parents but I didnt like seeing them upset, plus they are already worried about me to much as it is, I dont want to add more weight on them anymore. And I dont trust the counselors anymore”"
"i have another question. how do you feel good about yourself and things you are good at without seeming self centered?"
"that sounds perfect!! thank you for your advice 🥰 i think i'm gonna do that"
"you're so right !! i'm kind of doubting the relationship because it has a lot to do w/ me trusting him!"