Basic Counseling Skills for Higher Education Professionals: Identifying and Addressing Mental Health Concerns
Health, Safety, and Well-being Student Success Alcohol and Other Drug Campus Safety and Violence Prevention Health, Safety, and Well-being Initiatives Sexual and Relationship Violence Prevention, Education, and Response Wellness and Health Promotion AVP or "Number Two" Faculty Mid-Level New Professional VP for Student Affairs
April 1, 2023
When college students are in a mental health crisis, they often turn to a peer or a trusted faculty or staff member first. As the number of students struggling with mental health issues continues to rise, higher education professionals are called upon to do even more. Basic Counseling Skills for Higher Education Professionals equips college and university leaders with the basic knowledge and skills to address and respond to students with mental health concerns. The authors provide foundational information on the signs and symptoms of the most common mental health issues educators are likely to encounter in their daily work, as well as guidance on how and when to intervene. With a focus on empathy and core listening skills, this essential resource empowers professionals to make effective and positive interventions.
Paperback | 2023 | 220 pages
ISBN: 978-1-948213-38-7