Posts Tagged ‘school and studies’

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Improving Study with a History of Brain Injury

Last updated 8th November 2007

Q: I am now a Disabled American Veteran, with anoxic brain injury (executive dysfunction) and have always struggled with ADHD. I am attempting to rebuild my life by taking some college courses in an attempt to transition to a less physical demanding job than being a marine engineer (my previous occupation).
I am in Seminary, [...]

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My Mother Doesn’t Like My Boyfriends

Last updated 24th October 2007

Q: I was wondering if you could help me. I am a teenage girl who experiences stress from honors classes, varsity sports, and relationships. I have trouble going for the nice guys and go for the guys who will treat me bad instead. My mother, who is my best friend, gets angry at this and [...]

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Opening Up About Bullying

Last updated 22nd October 2007

Q: What steps does a counsellor use in getting to the bottom of a child being bullied? How do you go about getting the child to open up to you?

A: Counsellors first establish a relationship that includes support, understanding, and above all — safety. Children who are being bullied are not only frightened of the [...]

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Football Coach Berates Teen. What Does a Parent Do?

Last updated 7th September 2007

Q: I need help fast. My son is 16 years old, 6′2″ and weighs 305 lbs. He is currently a junior in high school and is on the football team. Motivation is a very big problem when it comes to our son, but we continue to work with him, stressing the importance of working hard [...]

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Anxieties About College This Fall

Last updated 2nd August 2007

Q: My name is R, and I just turned 18 six months ago. I’m starting college soon, and when I think about it I get nervous to the point of almost having a panic attack…

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