Real conversations with your students.
"I also want your opinion on something real quick: Which one should I get. Two lockets. One is a heart and the other’s an oval. They’re both the same amount. Which one should I get? The heart is the most popular, but oval is more sentimental to some?"
"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"
"That's a good idea thanks"
"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'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 am very sad and don't feel like attending class."
"I totally agree thanks!"
"Okay so uh I've been thinking a lot about suicide recently, about how there isn't really any point to doing anything because you're just surviving to be ruled by someone else - I made a suicide poem and like know how I would do it and where and what I would dress in but I know I won't do it if that makes any sense? Idk what to feel"
"Man are u a real person? Also I am burnt out. But answer both questions plez"
"I like that, I think that’s a good point, thank you for your input"
"i don't know i just missed two weeks of school due to COVID and my grades are suffering and i can't find the motivation to work. I lose my 4.0 this year already to one A- and now i kinda feel like a failure"
"Thank you so much for listening, sometimes I just feel like nobody is listening or understands."
"I turned in the test today, wish me luck."
"Yea I'm so relieved now, thank you!"
"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."
"That is true. I'm just happy that I'm able to help him"
"That's really comforting, thank you!"
"I can't help in my classroom, we are online"
"Should I get help if I feel anxious most of the time?"
"“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 a lot of family problems. My parents are getting a divorce."
"Thanks for the wonderful advice"
"Why are boys so mean 😭😭Are all boys mean 😢"
"I have been feeling just really down"
"How do I increase self-confidence while performing or just stage fright in general?"
"you're so right !! i'm kind of doubting the relationship because it has a lot to do w/ me trusting him!"
"0 - I’m super sad. What do you do if nobody likes you?"
"“I'm grateful for you, and my family. Thanks for being here for me!! You're awesome ”"
"“Thank you so much for your support!”"
"Wowwww thats so cool!"