Prioritize Her Best Friends

You: Well it seems the thing stressing you out the most is your relationship with your best friends. So I think we should lay our focus there.

Leana: Yea I'm fine with that. I'm really worried about them. They've been my only friends for years. It would break my heart if they cut me off but I don't even know what I did to make them so uneasy about me.

You: Well I hate to be blunt but could it be your recent changes?

Leana: What do you mean?

You: I mean you look different. Are more confident. And you're getting way more positive attention. Maybe they feel like they're being left behind. Let me ask you, have you actually asked them what they feel about you?

(Leana looks at me stunned before her face becomes flushed with embarrassment.)

Leana: No... I was too focused on the rift between us. I really should have just asked. I didn't even think how uncomfortable I've been making them. Oh I know! I'll invite them over and make them some food. They love my cooking. Then I'll ask them what's been making them act so distant.

You: That sounds like a great idea. And don't forget to book another session and tell me how everything went.

Leana: Thank you Counselor. I feel so much better now that I have a plan for my best friends.

(With a happy wave, Leana left the office and you officially finished your First day as a counselor at Luscious Academy.)