Helping students in distress
Faculty, instructors and educators are often the first to become aware that a student is in crisis or distress. As an initial point of contact, you can be instrumental in helping connect a student to needed support.
You may be wondering:
- What constitutes an emergency situation? What other types of situations might require attention?
- What are the signs of distress to look out for?
- What should you say and do when a student is in distress?
Centennial College’s Recognize, Respond, Connect Resource Guide (used with permission from Rick Ezekiel) answers all of these questions. Download it and keep it handy.
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You can also check out Trent University’s one-page guide, Responding to Students in Distress (used with permission from Kate MacIsaac).