For Faculty
Helping Students Face Emotional Difficulties
University life is a time of vast changes that aren’t always easily handled. Some students experience difficulties related to the transition and adjustment to college, while others may experience a less predictable crisis that challenges their capacity to cope effectively. On rare occasions, students may become despondent and hopeless and find it difficult to think […]
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How and When to Refer Students for Counselling
Below are some of the important indicators to guide faculty in deciding when and how to refer a student for counselling. Behaviour Changes Any overt expression or thought or intent to harm self or others Change in demeanour e.g, student is more quiet or more aggressive, and mood appears sad, “low,” irritable, agitated, anxious or […]
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Responding to Disruptive Behaviours in Classroom
Although it’s fairly rare, some students are so disturbed they become disruptive in class. Many faculty members make efforts to contain the situation and deal with it directly by speaking with the student after class about his or her behaviour. If this happens, the student may reveal personal problems and a referral to the University […]
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Counselling Centre Resources Self-Help Material
http://authoring.nust.edu.pk/INSTITUTIONS/Centers/C3A/Pages/Download_Details.aspx?DocID=24&category=Bruchure%20PDF
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Students in Distress; Faculty’s Role
At one point or another, everyone experiences low mood and sadness in life. The “blues” are common and usually don’t last long, but certain patterns of behaviour over an extended period of time can indicate that something is wrong and professional help may be needed. Behaviours that indicate emotional distress aren’t always disruptive to the […]
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