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COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERSTrends and Developments: A view from caps
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps • Are the numbers • of stressed, • overwhelmed • students increasing?
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps EVIDENCE FOR: • Demand for counseling center services ever rising • Increase in consultation calls from concerned faculty, staff, and parents
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps CAUSES • Societal stresses • Decreased stigma
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps CAUSES • Decreased coping skills in our youth • Parents more involved in their problem solving • Ease of escapist activities -Internet and marijuana
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps CAUSES • Happiness studies
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERSTrends and Developments: A view from caps CAMPUS RESOURCES: • CAPS: 812 855-5711, after hours same number, select option 1
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps CAMPUS RESOURCES: • Individual Counseling • What we can do, what we can’t • Group counseling • Consultation
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps • CAMPUS RESOURCES: • Center For Human Growth • Psychology Clinic • Student Veterans
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps • CAMPUS RESOURCES: • Team Work • CAPS • RPS • Dean of Students • Faculty and Staff
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps • HELPING TROUBLED STUDENTS • How to approach a student of concern
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps • HELPING TROUBLES STUDENTS • More easily acknowledged problems • “You don’t seem yourself” • Stress? • Sleep problems
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps • ALCOHOL/DRUGS • “motivational” questions • “From your point of view are alcohol or drugs causing problems for you?” • e-Chug
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps • SUICIDE RISK FACTORS • Being male • Feeling hopeless/trapped • Substance abuse • Previous suicide attempt • Impulsivity • Isolated
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps • SUICIDE WARNING SIGNS • Direct or indirect hints • Acquiring method • Preparing to go away • Sudden increase in energy, happiness or calmness after intense depression
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps • Don’t be afraid to ask - hearing about how bad you have been feeling, I wonder, are you thinking of taking your life? • Don’t argue or say that suicide is wrong • Stay calm • Refer-educate the student about how and where to seek professional help • Walk a student to CAPS if appropriate
COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERSTrends and Developments: A view from caps