Helping College Students in Distress: A Faculty Guide

by Monica Galloway Burke (Editor), Karl Laves (Editor), Jill Duba Sauerheber (Editor), Aaron W. Hughey (Editor)

Overview

This important resource draws from counseling and higher education professionals’ insights to unpack real-life dilemmas of students in distress both inside and outside the classroom, while providing readers with essential tools and recommendations for assisting distressed students. The chapters in Part I examine the impact of emotional and mental health on the college campus, what college campuses are doing to address students’ emotional and mental issues, the potential legal implications when dealing with students, and how faculty can and should approach this challenging topic. Each chapter in Part II includes a case narrative, along with a "Takeaways" section, which outlines and delineates the primary points faculty should consider when facing similar episodes involving distressed students. A "Questions for Reflection" section provides an opportunity for the reader to apply knowledge, reflect on their decision-making, and generate ideas individually or with peers. Helping College Students in Distress is a roadmap providing direction and examples of best practices for Higher Education faculty on the "front lines" in academia.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367416904
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/10/2020
Pages:	149
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Monica Galloway Burke is a Professor of Counseling and Student Affairs at Western Kentucky University, USA.

Karl Laves is the Clinical Care Coordinator and Associate Director of the Counseling Center at Western Kentucky University, USA.

Jill Duba Sauerheber is a Professor and Department Head of Counseling and Student Affairs at Western Kentucky University, USA.

Aaron W. Hughey is a University Distinguished Professor of Counseling and Student Affairs and Coordinator of the Student Affairs graduate program at Western Kentucky University, USA.

Table of Contents

Preface vii

Part I The Framework and Roadmap 1

1 Faculty Helping Students in Distress Monica Galloway Burke Karl Laves Jill Duba Sauerheber Aaron W. Hughey 3

2 Using Basic Helping Skills When Working With Students in Distress Monica Galloway Burke Karl Laves Jill Duba Sauerheber Aaron W. Hughey 35

Part II Sharing Their Stories: Faculty Helping Students in Distress 51

3 Coping Amidst Life Events and Mental Distress Colin Cannonier 53

4 Silent Grief and Invisible Presence Toya Conston 62

5 Setting Boundaries for Yourself When a Student is in Distress Ryan Donovan 67

6 The Case of the Senior Citizen Student Christopher L. Giroir 73

7 Feeling the Pressure When Facing the Unexpected Lia Howard 82

8 When Identity Issues and Cultural Foundations Cause Distress: It Takes Time Irish Lindsey Jaggers 89

9 Expecting the Unexpected: Supporting a Student in Crisis Andrea Kirk-Jenkins 97

10 Hidden Triggers Revealing Students in Abusive Relationships Theresia Johnson-Ratliff 105

11 When a Student's Bad Relationship Got Worse Leigh Johnson-Migalski 113

12 When a Student Experiences a Series of Unfortunate Events Megan X. Schutte 119

13 Group Distress and Healing When Teaching Distressed Communities Sylvia Mendoza Aviña 124

About the Editors 131

About the Contributors 133

Index 137

Editorial Reviews

"It would be particularly fitting for college and university departments to provide this guide to faculty at the beginning of a semester or as part of the new faculty onboarding process to show institutional solidarity and support in assisting students. Overall, anyone who is currently helping distressed students or is interested in fostering their helping skills and competencies would likely consider this text a must-have addition to their office and would want to keep it easily accessible."
-Tabitha Epperson-Graham, Journal of Faculty Development

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