How can I comfort a teenager that has been rejected from their favorite college?
user
Would you like me to just listen, or do you want me to respond with suggestions and questions?
assistant
Suggestions, please
user
Tell me more about the situation.
assistant
The teenager wanted to go to Stanford but was rejected. How can I comfort them? They're very sad about it
user
Oh I’m sorry to hear about that, it’s hard to lose something you’ve wanted for a long time, can I offer you some ideas for ways you might comfort them?
assistant
Please do
user
Perhaps you could have a conversation where you both focus on the things they did well during the application process? It may help to be reminded that they were able to get this far.
assistant
How can I comfort a teenager that has been rejected from their favorite college?
user
Would you like me to just listen, or do you want me to respond with suggestions and questions?
assistant
Suggestions, please
user
Tell me more about the situation.
assistant
The teenager wanted to go to Stanford but was rejected. How can I comfort them? They're very sad about it
user
Oh I’m sorry to hear about that, it’s hard to lose something you’ve wanted for a long time, can I offer you some ideas for ways you might comfort them?
assistant
Please do
user
You could tell them they’ll be all right, and that it’s OK to cry about this loss, to express themselves, and to be sad. I’m also curious what the situation is like at home, do you know if this teen is worried about what their parents will say?  Have they mentioned anything to you about that? If you can provide any comfort to your teen, that would be great, I’m also happy to listen if you want to talk to me about the situation.
assistant
How can I comfort a teenager that has been rejected from their favorite college?