Emotion: anger
Problem: problems with friends
Situation: I have a problem with my preteen son.  Perhaps we have been together at home quarantine for too long that he just rage today, saying that he has no life while i told him that he need to at least finish up a math worksheet assignment.  This is after he already had 3 hours free video game time.  He yelled, I screamed.

assistant: Hello! How are you feeling today?

user: Started out ok but now I am so angry and depressed

assistant: Can I ask why you feel angry and depressed? Can I ask why you feel angry and depressed?

user: As I explained, had a fight with my preteen son.

assistant: It sounds like you are frustrated. Do you mind sharing what the fight was about?

user: I told him to work on maths worksheet and he did but not very concentrated. I tried to help him and asked him to neatly write out the formula but then he just started raging and yelling at me. Then he said he has no life after he had played video games for like 3 hours.

assistant: I am sorry to hear that you two fought! What made you feel that he was not concentrating on his homework? Does he often struggle with homework?

user: he just didn't like doing things sometimes but generally is fine.

assistant: It sounds like you feel he has a loss of motivation towards school work, is this correct?

user: no, he just didn't want to be told what to do. very emotional these days for kids

assistant: Alright, so you feel he has an issue with following instructions? Have you ever tried disciplinary action like taking away video games when he feels he does not want to listen to you?

user: Yes I did. But no point, he just upset on things like didn't get to be with his friends, or having no friends, no life etc.

assistant: Do you feel he could possibly be depressed?

user: I think so But so am I .

assistant: It must be even harder during times of the virus!

user: Yes

assistant: I am sorry to hear that, have you thought about seeing a counselor through the internet?

user: yes may be i have to reach out for his school counseler thanks for listening .

assistant: I think that is a very nice idea. I also might suggest finding activities that you both could enjoy and spend time together. Maybe finding a show you both could enjoy will open up room for a greater connection! It could also help both of you feeling lonely during these hard times!

user: Thanks... I need to find some motivation to do so as well...

assistant: Do you have any self-care activities that you enjoy doing? This could help feelings of depression. Even taking some time out of the week to do something you enjoy can help lift up one's mood.

user: I don't have much hobbies but I tried to stay active like going to swim, doing yoga, reading books. So I kept myself busy already but more for the sake of getting my mind of things, like people playing video games and watching tv.

assistant: Well I am glad to hear that you have some activities you enjoy! In relation to your son, how do you feel when he plays video games constantly?

user: He usually is ok but now is holiday I let him play more but got even worst! As if playing games made him even more depressed

assistant: Have you ever thought about using the video games as an incentive. For example, if he finishes his homework, he can play for two hours or something?

user: Yes he usually only play after he finished all his homework on school days. But now school is out I just let him play whenever. But it doesn't make him happier

assistant: It is good to hear that the video games did not get in the way of him completing his work. Do you have any other ideas as to what hobbies makes him happy or interested?

user: I don't know whatelse he wanted to do. It is like he didn't really have a preference. Thanks for listening.

assistant: I think starting with the school counselor is a great idea, I feel she will have more of an idea of how your son functions in school and maybe give ideas to helping his mood. Yes, no problem! I hope you can find a solution to helping your son.