Q: I Am almost 16 and have something wrong: I am always so hyper and shaky, and I talk a lot and have poblems concentrating. You would think that I would be tired because I play 2 sports every day and to to school but I’m not. I often run on 3 hours of sleep [...]

Q: I’m a Resident Assistant in a dorm at my university, and I’m in charge of a floor of about sixty girls and guys. One of my male students has unusual personal traits and habits which have made many of his floormates uncomfortable. I think he may have Asperger’s. He speaks in a low, jerky, [...]

Q: I am now a Disabled American Veteran, with anoxic brain injury (executive dysfunction) and have always struggled with ADHD. I am attempting to rebuild my life by taking some college courses in an attempt to transition to a less physical demanding job than being a marine engineer (my previous occupation). I am in Seminary, [...]

Q: I was wondering if you could help me. I am a teenage girl who experiences stress from honors classes, varsity sports, and relationships. I have trouble going for the nice guys and go for the guys who will treat me bad instead. My mother, who is my best friend, gets angry at this and [...]

Q: What steps does a counsellor use in getting to the bottom of a child being bullied? How do you go about getting the child to open up to you? A: Counsellors first establish a relationship that includes support, understanding, and above all — safety. Children who are being bullied are not only frightened of [...]

Q: I need help fast. My son is 16 years old, 6’2″ and weighs 305 lbs. He is currently a junior in high school and is on the football team. Motivation is a very big problem when it comes to our son, but we continue to work with him, stressing the importance of working hard [...]

Q: My name is R, and I just turned 18 six months ago. I’m starting college soon, and when I think about it I get nervous to the point of almost having a panic attack…