Eavesdropper

Out of state today working with some kids at their school. I went to the office, sign in, and have each kid come down and talk with me. The Ast. Principal, gave me this weird look, or I sensed some negative energy. My first kid came down, talked and did our session. The kid went back to his class and gave me a high five as he left. He then turned at the Ast. Principal, and wished her a good day. The next kid came down, and we began our session. It appeared I was talking louder (imagine that) or the kid was laughing harder! The kid went back to class. The Ast. Principal then called me into the office. She looked at me for a few seconds, did not say a thing. Then she asked me if she could ask me a personal question? I said, sure. She then stood up and said, "how do you do it?" I was going to answer, then she continues, "I have never seen those kids laugh, they are talking to you, and one wished me a good day, after I had him in detention in October". I then slowly said, I try to build the relationship. She then said, "no, you don't understand, I personally found them a psychologist and a life skills person. It did not work, we tried everything, nothing worked". I then slowly said, every helper has something new to offer. She, then apologized for eavesdropping. She asked if I take referrals from challenging kids. I almost laughed out loud. Every person has challenges, self included I said. Parents can have challenges, I know I do. The trick is to meet each person where they are right now, and begin to build the relationship with positive energy. Stay in your health, stay in the moment.