Basic Counseling Skills for Higher Education Professionals: Live Briefing

Research shows when college students are struggling with emotional or personal issues, they often turn to a peer or a trusted faculty or staff member first. As the number of students with mental health needs continues to rise, higher education professionals are called upon to do even more.

Join the authors of NASPA's new book Basic Counseling Skills for Higher Education Professionals: Identifying and Addressing Mental Health Concerns as they discuss current research and trends and share best practices for responding to students who are struggling with mental health concerns. This free live briefing will 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. Tailored for non-clinical professionals, the program will focus on the hands-on skills needed for empathic listening and effective referral making.