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Insights into College Counseling: Trends and Resources for Students

Explore the rising demand for counseling services in college centers, reasons behind the increase, and campus resources available to support students. Learn about societal stresses, decreased coping skills, and warning signs related to mental health. Find out how to approach troubled students and provide support in times of need.

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Insights into College Counseling: Trends and Resources for Students

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  1. COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERSTrends and Developments: A view from caps

  2. COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps • Are the numbers • of stressed, • overwhelmed • students increasing?

  3. 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

  4. COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps CAUSES • Societal stresses • Decreased stigma

  5. 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

  6. COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps CAUSES • Happiness studies

  7. COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps

  8. COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps

  9. COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps

  10. COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps

  11. COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps

  12. COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERSTrends and Developments: A view from caps CAMPUS RESOURCES: • CAPS: 812 855-5711, after hours same number, select option 1

  13. 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

  14. COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps • CAMPUS RESOURCES: • Center For Human Growth • Psychology Clinic • Student Veterans

  15. COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps • CAMPUS RESOURCES: • Team Work • CAPS • RPS • Dean of Students • Faculty and Staff

  16. COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERS Trends and Developments: A view from caps • HELPING TROUBLED STUDENTS • How to approach a student of concern

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTERSTrends and Developments: A view from caps

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