John does not have any real interest in academics even thoug…

John does not have any real interest in academics even though he did very well in high school. He is just not sure what he wants to do. He wants to get a job while he figures it out, but most jobs for individuals without a college degree are just like the job he had while in high school. He wants something that provides him more opportunities. He has found a program that will allow him on-the-job training with some classroom instruction. John has most likely found a(n) ______.

Lauren has been victimized and bullied at school this year….

Lauren has been victimized and bullied at school this year. There have been rumors spread about her in person and on social media. It has become so intense that many students yell names at her in the halls and push her into the lockers. Her family has not been much help as she and her parents do not really talk much. They seem to be too busy yelling at each other to even know that she is there. Lauren has been feeling a lot of anxiety due to all of this. One day, she pinches herself hard enough to leave a bruise and finds that it relieves some of the anxiety. Lauren is illustrating ______.

Peter used to be a straight “A” student. He took a lot of pl…

Peter used to be a straight “A” student. He took a lot of pleasure from school and his friends. Lately, he has been getting “F’s” and commenting to his friends how nothing matters. He has been listless and very depressed. He has started to drink a lot of alcohol which is uncharacteristic of him. He has been pushing his friends away for several weeks. Suddenly, Peter comes to school very happy. Peter may be at risk for ______.