Real conversations with your students.
"I have a lot of family problems. My parents are getting a divorce."
"Should I get help if I feel anxious most of the time?"
"Kind of because I don't know where J belong"
"I'll try to gain the courage to talk to someone irl, if not I'll come back to talk to you- it's easy to release over text honestly 😅"
"I think you're a genius, you just helped me sooooo much, thank you."
"Yes you too!! Thanks for helping me feel better"
"Why do I feel the need to hide who I really am from my friends? I end up resenting them because they're talking to the person I pretend to be, and it feels fake because I'm fake around them"
"Sometimes people don't tell me things because they don't want to hurt my feelings,but the fact they don't tell me hurts my feelings. What should I tell them?"
"That's a good idea thanks"
"Most definitely, I'm happy to hear whatever you've got to say"
"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."
"i have another question. how do you feel good about yourself and things you are good at without seeming self centered?"
"I want girls to like me"
"That is true. I'm just happy that I'm able to help him"
"My friends mom passed away and I don't really know what to say to him. I don't want to sound insensitive but I don't what to sound pitiful, so any advice?"
"I listened to your most recent podcast about confidence, and I thought it was epic.🤙 I had a question that's related to it about something I've been dealing with recently. I already typed it up to explain the situation, and it is very long haha. Is that alright...?"
"Wowwww thats so cool!"
"How do I deal with friends that keep fighting and get me in the middle of their drama?"
"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 been feeling just really down"
"That’s good, I’ll try to do that today with my friends."
"I just dont rlly have anyone i can talk or relate to. Idk just feeling lonely and a little overwhelmed."
"I’m having major body image issues, and I can't focus on school because all I think about is how ugly I am"
"That’s a great idea thank you, honestly, I really appreciate it.”"
"“Thank you so much for your support!”"
"How do I get rid of a friend that is mean and is taking all of my friends"
"this kid said he loves me and i don't know how i feel!!! like he's so sweet but i just can't say it. it's hurting my brain"
"I appreciate it 😊most definitely👍"
"You too, have a great rest of the day😁"
"I like that, I think that’s a good point, thank you for your input"