His parents noticed that Jake is constantly checking his phone but seems distressed afterward. When his grades began to drop, they became more concerned and decided to talk to him about what was going on. It started when someone from his school created a fake account and began posting hurtful comments and doctored images of Jake. The posts spread quickly among his peers, leading to ridicule at school and further harassment online. Jake felt powerless, ashamed, and didn’t want to tell anyone, fearing it would only make things worse. The fake account was reported and removed, but the psychological toll on Jake remained.

Jake was referred to a therapist who specialized in adolescent mental health, and they worked on building his self-esteem and resilience. His therapist also guided him in setting boundaries for his social media use and recognizing when to disengage from harmful online interactions. Over time, Jake began to feel more in control of the situation and slowly rebuilt his confidence, though it took time and continued support.

Questions: 

1. What were some early signs that Jake was being bullied?

A) He became more involved in school activities

B) He started spending more time with his friends

C) He became withdrawn, irritable, and his grades dropped

D) He began talking more openly about his social media experiences

2. What role did the school counselor play in helping Jake?

A) Organized a meeting with Jake's friends to resolve the issue

B) Helped Jake develop coping strategies and addressed the bullying with the school

C) Blocked Jake’s social media accounts

D) Transferred Jake to a different school

3.What was one of the key aspects of Jake’s therapy?

A) Focusing on improving his academic performance

B) Rebuilding his self-esteem and teaching him to set boundaries online

C) Avoiding social interactions altogether

D) Encouraging Jake to confront the bullies in person

Answers:

1. C) He became withdrawn, irritable, and his grades dropped 
2. B) Helped Jake develop coping strategies and addressed the bullying with the school
3. B) Rebuilding his self-esteem and teaching him to set boundaries online