Christopher was wandering around during lunch instead of sitting with his peers. He said he was having a bad day and upset about some things that happened outside of school. We reviewed some strategies that we can use to take care of ourselves, especially when things are out of control. We reviewed what is in our control. We also discussed boundaries and how we can set boundaries to keep ourselves safe and comfortable with our interactions. As simple as saying to a friend, "I don't feel like talking about that right now." He felt empowered to join the kids at lunch and on the playground.