How to Identify, Help, and Refer Distressed Students

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How to Identify, Help, and Refer Distressed Students University Counseling Center Saint Liam Hall 631-7336

Today’s Goals Recognize signs of distress Feel empowered to express your concerns directly Learn how to refer to appropriate resources

Video http://ucc.nd.edu/referring-students-to-ucc/

Tips for Recognizing Distressed Students

Pay Attention to Your Own Reactions

How can you tell Who is OK... …and Who is Not?

Signs of Distress

Emotional Changes: Sad Angry/Irritable Anxious Withdrawn Confused Unusually Elated

Physical Changes: Disordered Eating Sleep Patterns Appearance Hygiene Tiredness Complaints of headaches or stomach problems Weight Gain/Loss

Behavioral Changes: Frequent absences Decline in quality of academics Inability to sit through classes Disruptive Behavior Repeated requests for special accommodations Suicidal or homicidal themes in papers

Risk Factors Lack of support Giving away possessions Expressions of a suicidal or homicidal nature Self-injuring or self-destructive Threats Out of control Sexual assault Secretive Illness Grief/Loss Substance Use

How To Interact With a Distressed Student Schedule Private Meeting Express Genuine Concern Share Observations Listen Well Consider Consultation with UCC

Making a Referral to UCC Normalize Inform about confidentiality

Making a Referral to UCC How to schedule an appointment Open M-F, 8:30-5 Can call (631-7336) or walk-in What to expect Intake Assignment to services Crisis Intervention if needed

Making a Referral to UCC If it is a crisis… Call UCC to consult Consider walking student over to UCC Crisis examples Risk of harm Disabling emotional distress After-Hours Urgent Crisis Line: 631-7336

Making a Referral to UCC If the student refuses Respect choice Encourage to try one session or take time to think it over Give UCC number (631-7336) and web address (ucc.nd.edu) Follow-up Check with student Request student to sign a release of information at UCC

Let’s Talk Brief Consultation/Support Service Walk-in Free and Confidential Three Sites -Lafortune -Fitzpatrick Hall -Coleman-Morse

University Counseling Center Third Floor, Saint Liam Hall Appointment Hours 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 631-7336 ucc.nd.edu