2 Say what you see

Be direct. Let the student know that you’ve noticed a change. Stick to the facts. Don’t judge. Don’t make assumptions. Just say what you see.

Ways to talk to someone you see is struggling:

“You seem distracted today. Is there anything you want to talk about?”

“You seem really tired in class lately. How are you doing?”

“I noticed you missed class a few times. What’s going on for you?”