Real conversations with your students.
"I have a lot of family problems. My parents are getting a divorce."
"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 have another question. how do you feel good about yourself and things you are good at without seeming self centered?"
"That’s a great idea thank you, honestly, I really appreciate it.”"
"I like that, I think that’s a good point, thank you for your input"
"Idk 😂 I am the oldest in my family and I am struggling with the idea of leaving for college. I kinda just try to not think about it but then I end up not doing the things that I need to do like apply for scholarships. When I do think about it I cry though😅 I love my family and I don't want to loose what we have but I also want to continue to grow and got to college ya know?"
"What can I do to improve my mood?"
"How do I increase self-confidence while performing or just stage fright in general?"
"I’ll give that a try, I appreciate the words of advice, they’re quite comforting."
"that sounds perfect!! thank you for your advice 🥰 i think i'm gonna do that"
"I feel constantly disappointed about myself because I know I can do better, but I don't seem to be able to."
"How do I make and keep friends?"
"“Thank you so much for your support!”"
"That's a good idea thanks"
"My friends say I talk too much, any tips on how to talk less?"
"That is true. I'm just happy that I'm able to help him"
"My boyfriend broke up with me"
"Yes you too!! Thanks for helping me feel better"
"How do I deal with very opinionated friends?"
"How do I feel better"
"im sad i aint at school i wanna kill my self"
"Most definitely, I'm happy to hear whatever you've got to say"
"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 have a math test tomorrow and that's the only class holding me back from my 4.0 and if I don't do good I'll lose it"
"Well thank you amazing human too! It's so awesome that you take time to talk to strangers and brighten their day through this program. Keep it up! Have a great day"
"i'm failing all my classes"
"Ok I'm scared for my speech in leadership"
"There's a lot on my to do list and I feel it piling up"
"You too, have a great rest of the day😁"
"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."