Jessica why are you not dressed and in the gym for class? Is everything ok?
I feel sick to my stomach and my heart is racing. I know that everyone is going to make fun of me because I am not very good at anything we do in class. I also don't like how I look in my PE uniform.
Listening to Advice
You alwyas look great and are always giving it your best. I didn't realize you were feeling this way. I am here for you to talk or you can always go see the guidance counselor.
I have been too scared to talk to anyone about this. It gets harder every day to come to this class. or even school.
Following Advice
Welcometo theCounselor's Office
Please have a seat Jessicca. How can I help you ?
I really do not like talking about this. I should leave, but my PE teacher thinks I should ask for help. I hate this feeling.
This scene starts with a PE teacher and her student in the locker room at the beginning of the changing period.
Discussing Anxiety
Welcometo theCounselor's Office
You have come to the right place. You are not alone. More people than you realize are going through some type of anxiety and try to work through their feelings by themselves. You do need to talk about your anxieties with someone. Tell me more.
Here the instructor is trying to talk to the student about her issues and letting her know that teachers and counselors can help her through her emotions.
Feeling Better
Welcometo theCounselor's Office
Wow! That made me feel so much better
Jessica takes the advice to go see the guidance counselor, although in the back of her mind she is still unsure.
Fighting Through Her Anxiety
It is so good to see you! I am so happy you came to class and you are prepared to participate. How are you feeling?
Thank you so much for asking me. And for talking to me the other day. I took your advice and met with my counselor. I feel so much better. She really made me think about things.
Jessica begins her discussion about her anxiety and then is reassured that the best thing to do is talk to someone.
I feel so uncomfortable going to PE class. It gives me so much anxiety that it makes me not want to come to school at all.
After 30 minutes, Jessica feels so much better and was happy to discuss her situation.
I am so happy to hear. Remember you can always come back at any time to talk to me or talk to your teacher. We are all here for you.
Jessica shows up to class the next day. Dressed to participate and thanks her teacher for understanding her concerns and sending her to talk to her counselor. She realizes she does neeed to talk about her anxieties.