Real conversations with your students.
"That is true. I'm just happy that I'm able to help him"
"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!"
"How do you get rid of a sore throat?"
"You're welcome! ๐ But thanks to you too ๐"
"I turned in the test today, wish me luck."
"The end of the quarter is kinda sucky rn"
"I'm stressed with my grades still. Normally I have all A's but I have a C in math that I've been trying to get up but I don't get the unit I missed"
"I totally agree thanks!"
"I have a lot of family problems. My parents are getting a divorce."
"Most definitely, I'm happy to hear whatever you've got to say"
"Iโm having major body image issues, and I can't focus on school because all I think about is how ugly I am"
"Ya those are really awesome tips, thank u so much! Ima screenshot it so I don't forget - I appreciate your help, it's really nice to have someone to talk to ๐ "
"The bullying has been happening for a few weeks and I honestly don't know why. Me and another girl got a note directed towards me called me a f---ing retard and behind my back this kid called me an ugly a--hole. i try not to let it bother me though it's not super important cos (this sounds weird and far fetched ik) likeeeeeee why would he call me ugly unless he thought i have a higher opinion of myself then that, so he prolly knows i couldn't care less about his words like they hurt but i know he's verbally abused at home and i don't put up with it and he can't handle not having the right reactions from me."
"idk. i just get sad randomly sometimes like my depression will just come and hit me out of nowhere when i'm feeling fine. and my doctor thought i might be bipolar but the psychologist said i wasn't so yeh. idk i'm just kinda weird lol"
"I don't feel an intimate connection to anyone in my life and being in the general vicinity of people gives me extreme anxiety."
"Bro a lot. Too much for a text i can barely speak what i need to say"
"I have funeral I'm going to, ACT stuff is being shoved in my head, I have 4 college classes to keep up on, skills USA is coming up and I've been nominated to participate, and I have two jobs"
"Ok thanks for your help ๐"
"That's a very structured way of looking at it, I think that would be a great start"
"I Don't know yesterday and today I just Felt sad when I woke up."
"Thank you so much. This program really is amazing!"
"How do you get your teachers to like you?"
"i have another question. how do you feel good about yourself and things you are good at without seeming self centered?"
"I am very sad and don't feel like attending class."
"you're so right !! i'm kind of doubting the relationship because it has a lot to do w/ me trusting him!"
"I'm dealing with the suicide of a family member- how do I cope?"
"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"
"hey thanks im sorry im just being bullied at school and i told the counselor and he's been helping me but it's only getting worse"
"Iโll give that a try, I appreciate the words of advice, theyโre quite comforting."
"I love music, thank you! Thank you so much for ur help"