Situation: Feeling homesick away from family

• ✅️ Right Thinking: “Missing home means I value my roots. I’ll build new connections here too.”

• ❌ Negative Thinking: “I don’t belong here. I’ll never feel at home.”

👉 Prompt: Which response feels more caring to you?

👉 Follow‑up Question: What could you do to help a roommate who feels homesick?

Situation: Not getting an internship or job offer

• ✅️ Right Thinking: “This isn’t the end. I’ll learn from it and apply again with more confidence.”

• ❌ Negative Thinking: “I’ll never succeed in my career. I’m not good enough.”

👉 Prompt: Which response feels more caring to you?

👉 Follow‑up Question: How could you support a peer who feels discouraged after rejection?

Situation: Relationship breakup in college

• ✅️ Right Thinking: “This hurts, but it’s a chance to grow and focus on myself.”

• ❌ Negative Thinking: “I’ll always be alone. No one will ever care about me again.”

👉 Prompt: Which response feels more caring to you?

👉 Follow‑up Question: What caring words could you share with a friend going through a breakup?

Situation: Struggling with a tough college course

• ✅️ Right Thinking: “This challenge will sharpen my skills. I can seek tutoring and keep improving.”

• ❌ Negative Thinking: “I’m not smart enough for college. I should give up.”

👉 Prompt: Which response feels more caring to you?

👉 Follow‑up Question: If a classmate was ready to drop the course, how could you encourage them to keep trying?

Situation: Struggling with time management

• ✅️ Right Thinking: “I can set priorities and improve my schedule step by step.”

• ❌ Negative Thinking: “I’ll never get organized. I’m a mess.”

👉 Prompt: Which response feels more caring to you?

👉 Follow‑up Question: What’s one tip you could share with a peer who feels overwhelmed?

Situation: Feeling burned out from too much work

• ✅️ Right Thinking: “Rest is part of success. I’ll recharge and come back stronger.”

• ❌ Negative Thinking: “I can’t stop. If I rest, I’ll fall behind.”

👉 Prompt: Which response feels more caring to you?

👉 Follow‑up Question: If a friend was exhausted, how could you remind them that rest is healthy?

Situation: Facing financial stress in college

• ✅️ Right Thinking: “This is tough, but I can budget, find resources, and keep moving forward.”

• ❌ Negative Thinking: “I’ll never afford this. My dreams are impossible.”

👉 Prompt: Which response feels more caring to you?

👉 Follow‑up Question: If a friend was worried about money, how could you remind them of their strengths and options?

Situation: Relationship breakup in college

• ✅️ Right Thinking: “This hurts, but it’s a chance to grow and focus on myself.”

• ❌ Negative Thinking: “I’ll always be alone. No one will ever care about me again.”

👉 Prompt: Which response feels more caring to you?

👉 Follow‑up Question: What caring words could you share with a friend going through a breakup?

Situation: Balancing academics and social life

• ✅️ Right Thinking: “I can set boundaries and manage my time to enjoy both.”

• ❌ Negative Thinking: “I’ll never keep up. I’m failing at everything.”

👉 Prompt: Which response feels more caring to you?

👉 Follow‑up Question: How could you help a friend who feels overwhelmed by too many commitments?

Situation: Feeling isolated on campus

• ✅️ Right Thinking: “I can join clubs or reach out. Building community takes time.”

• ❌ Negative Thinking: “Nobody wants me around. I’ll always be alone.”

👉 Prompt: Which response feels more caring to you?

👉 Follow‑up Question: What’s one way you could invite someone new to feel included?

Situation: Getting rejected by a crush

• ✅️ Right Thinking: “Rejection doesn’t define me. I’ll grow and keep my confidence.”

• ❌ Negative Thinking: “I’m unlovable. No one will ever want me.”

👉 Prompt: Which response feels more caring to you?

👉 Follow‑up Question: How could you comfort a friend who feels hurt after rejection?

Situation: Facing cultural differences on campus

• ✅️ Right Thinking: “Diversity helps me grow. I’ll listen and learn from others.”

• ❌ Negative Thinking: “I don’t fit in here. I’ll always be an outsider.”

👉 Prompt: Which response feels more caring to you?

👉 Follow‑up Question: How could you help someone feel proud of their culture in a new environment?

Situation: Struggling with mental health stress

• ✅️ Right Thinking: “It’s okay to ask for help. Taking care of myself makes me stronger.”

• ❌ Negative Thinking: “I should hide this. People will think I’m weak.”

👉 Prompt: Which response feels more caring to you?

👉 Follow‑up Question: If a peer was struggling silently, how could you show them support?

Situation: Comparing yourself to high‑achieving peers

• ✅️ Right Thinking: “Their success inspires me. My journey has its own pace.”

• ❌ Negative Thinking: “I’ll never measure up. I’m falling behind.”

👉 Prompt: Which response feels more caring to you?

👉 Follow‑up Question: How could you celebrate your own progress without comparing it to others?

Situation: Worrying about life after graduation

• ✅️ Right Thinking: “The future is built step by step. I’ll focus on preparing today.”

• ❌ Negative Thinking: “It’s hopeless. I’ll never find my place.

👉 Prompt: Which response feels more caring to you?

👉 Follow‑up Question: What small action today could help you or a friend feel more confident about the future

Situation: Missing an important deadline

• ✅️ Right Thinking: “I’ll learn from this and plan better next time.”

• ❌ Negative Thinking: “I’m irresponsible. I’ll never get it together.”

👉 Prompt: Which response feels more caring to you?

👉 Follow‑up Question: If a friend missed a deadline, how could you help them feel supported instead of ashamed?

Situation: Struggling to make new friends

• ✅️ Right Thinking: “Building friendships takes time. I’ll keep reaching out.”

• ❌ Negative Thinking: “Nobody wants me around. I’ll always be alone.”

👉 Prompt: Which response feels more caring to you?

👉 Follow‑up Question: What’s one small way you could help someone feel included on campus?

Situation: Failing a group project

• ✅️ Right Thinking: “We can learn from this and improve our teamwork.”

• ❌ Negative Thinking: “It’s all my fault. I let everyone down.”

👉 Prompt: Which response feels more caring to you?

👉 Follow‑up Question: If a teammate blamed themselves, how could you reassure them?

Situation: Feeling pressure to drink or party

• ✅️ Right Thinking: “I can choose what’s right for me. Real friends will respect that.”

• ❌ Negative Thinking: “If I don’t join in, I’ll lose all my friends.”

👉 Prompt: Which response feels more caring to you?

👉 Follow‑up Question: What advice would you give a peer who feels pressured to fit in

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