Karlee, I would start by talking with that student individually and trying to get a "read" on why that student is down on him or herself. That will give you a starting point for helping them reflect on the positive aspects of their life. If that does not work I would put that student into a small group setting to work on a common problem. Enthusiasm is catching so that student may catch it from the other members of the group. A final note is that some students will not respond to anything and are not reachable. As hard as that is to say it is true. When I have such a student I continue to engage him or her in the class and try to support them in anyway I can but in the end their success or failure is their choice. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.