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School Counselors’ Crucial Role in Student Mental Health

Active Minds

It’s no surprise that school counselors play an important role in supporting student mental health, well-being, and academic success in K-12 schools. They are the people most engaged in programs and activities that help students develop healthy goals, mindsets, and behaviors. National School Counseling Week is Feb.

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10 Best Practices for Supporting College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

Derek, Wagner, Josie, and Epcot are the famous all-star pups that make up Virginia Tech’s Cook Counseling Center therapy dog team. According to the latest data from the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD) , the majority of college counseling center directors are white (59%) and female (70%).

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“Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it

EAB

Value-focused messages will help you dispel misconceptions by emphasizing the knowledge and relevant job skills student develop at your institution. Showcase Campus Diversity and Inclusion: Emphasize your institution’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Suicide Prevention Advocacy on College Campuses

Timely MD

Life skills education is an essential approach to aiding college students in adjusting to university life, dealing with everyday stressors in college, and progressing through college into a career. Ensuring that students develop emotional and interpersonal awareness is a valid preventative strategy aimed at enabling students to thrive.

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Suicide Prevention Advocacy on College Campuses

Timely MD

Life skills education is an essential approach to aiding college students in adjusting to university life, dealing with everyday stressors in college, and progressing through college into a career. Ensuring that students develop emotional and interpersonal awareness is a valid preventative strategy aimed at enabling students to thrive.

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30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s

EAB

Work-schedule flexibility: Making support services such as advising available to working students taking classes outside of normal business hours. Inclusion This grouping refers to the diversity among today and tomorrow’s college students, especially as it contrasts with traditional enrollment.

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30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s

EAB

Work-schedule flexibility: Making support services such as advising available to working students taking classes outside of normal business hours. Inclusion This grouping refers to the diversity among today and tomorrow’s college students, especially as it contrasts with traditional enrollment.