I have to pass my test to pass the course.  I'm am crazy nervous and can't sleep.
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Hi, How are you today?
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I'm driving myself crazy worrying about school.
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I'm sorry to hear that school is so stressful.
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I can't sleep at night worrying about my upcoming test.
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That is really hard but I think you can be successful.
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Affirmation and Reassurance
I just don't know about that. It's so much pressure to succeed. The classes are so expensive and I can't fail.
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It sounds like you are overwhelmed and want to come up with a plan to move forward.
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Reflection of feelings
Yes, I sure do. Do you have any suggestions?
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When I was in school, we started study groups. They were so helpful and encouraging to each other. Are there any study groups available?
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Self-disclosure
With COVID-19, everything is so different. I don't feel like I have study group support.
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I see that COVID-19 really changes the way we do things. Is it possible to do a zoom study group or Facetime with friends?
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Wow, that sounds like a great idea. That might work.
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Do you have other concerns?
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I do worry still about the financial consequences of possible failure. If I fail, then I have to retake the class and it is so expensive.
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I can see from chatting with you that this is a major stressor for anyone to undertake.
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Reflection of feelings
Yes, I'm so concerned about having to pass but also how I will pay my bills if I don't pass and don't have a degree. I will have all this college debt and nothing to show for it.
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I can see where that is a stressor. I had to repeat a class once and pay for the housing, classes, and financial aspects. But, I did pass the next time and was able to make a difference in peoples' lives with my career. Sometimes the stressors and challenges are part of the end goal which is even bigger to humanity.
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Self-disclosure
Wow that was very well said. I appreciate that.
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Keep pressing forward and work toward your dreams because you can do it. Just the way you contemplate things so much, I can tell that you really care and will make a difference to the world.
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Affirmation and Reassurance
Thanks for the help. I feel much better.
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You are very welcome.
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I think I'm going to go right now and set up a zoom meet with my friends to study. You have given some inspiration to me.
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That sounds like a great plan to start studying with friends.
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