I have found that many of my students are unable to handle everyday problems or more serious life issues that happen to them. Anything from a car breaking down to a death in the family may cause them to go missing for weeks. What I realized is that the individuals that they go to for advice are unable to help them cope and resolve the problems. Many times those same individuals make the problem worse or do not see school as a priority when advising my students how to handle those issues. So when students advise me of issues they are having I try to help them work through their own problem solving or conflict management. It generally helps them to successfully move past any setbacks and get back into classroom quicker.