帮助陷入困境的学生
Emergencies!
If it is an emergency, and you or a friend needs help right now – Call:
- 713-313-7000 -如果你在校园里
- 911如果你在校外
Some Signs and Symptoms of a Student in Distress
Signs of a distressed student generally include extreme emotions, 奇怪的行为, 威胁的行为, and significant changes in usual functioning.
学术困难
Quality of academic work is noticeably inconsistent with previous work Repeated requests for special consideration, such as incompletes Infrequent class attendance with little or no work completed Pattern of low grades.
体征
Marked changes in personal hygiene or other forms of self-care Disheveled or fatigued appearance Listlessness, 缺乏能量体重急剧变化.
不合群
Withdrawal from peers, friends and family Avoidance of social interaction in general.
奇怪的行为和受损的思维
Bizarre or 奇怪的行为 that are obviously inappropriate to the situation Incoherent speech Delusional and/or irrational thinking Agitation, noticeable restlessness Unusual difficulty when making decisions Other behaviors not typical of the student.
不受控制的情绪
Intense anxiety Irritability and anger Depressed mood Frequent tearfulness and/or crying spells.
威胁言论和行为
Threats to harm self or others Threatening behaviors (i.e.、手势、笔记、图画等.破坏性行为(1).e.、爆发、反抗、不服从等.).
药物滥用
Public intoxication Body/clothing odor Appearing to be under the influence of a controlled substance (i.e., imbalance, slurred speech, intense emotions, etc.).
干预指引
There is not a “formula” to follow when responding to a distressed student. However, it is most important to approach the student in a calm, gentle manner conveying genuine concern and sincerity. Keep in mind that active listening and supporting the student are often effective interventions. Another key aspect of intervening is to determining the urgency of the situation.
The more life-threatening the situation appears, the more rapidly one needs to intervene in bringing in appropriate resources. If the student seems disoriented or incoherent or if the situation appears imminently life-threatening, we recommend that you call the TSU Campus Police at (713) 313-7000. 下面这个, we recommend that you call us (大学心理咨询中心) at (713) 313-7804 to assist with stabilizing the student. The following guidelines apply when the situation does not appear to be imminently life-threatening:
- 要求与学生私下交谈.
- Describe the behaviors or signs that concern you.
- Listen carefully, avoiding interruptions and asking too many questions.
- 表现出关心和兴趣.
- Repeat back the essence of what the student has told you.
- 避免批评或听起来武断.
- 不要告诉学生该做什么.
- Assist in identifying options available to the student, including relevant resources available to the student.
- Consider the 大学心理咨询中心 (UCC) as a resource and discuss a referral with the student.
- If the student resists help and you are worried, contact UCC to discuss your concerns.
Maintaining appropriate boundaries when providing assistance to distressed students can be challenging. Intervening can be a gratifying experience when kept within realistic limits. It is the student’s choice whether to receive services or not. Remember, that providing these types of services to our students is our primary responsibility and we invite you to call on us at any time.
You can make a referral by filling out this form: