You are in your office, thinking about a recent interaction with a student that left you troubled. Many things are running through your mind. Is this a big deal? Should I call someone? Can I help this student myself? Should I even get involved?
Feel prepared and confident to support students in distress with the Working with Students in Distress Master Class —a 4-part, in-person training designed to equip you with the confidence, language, and practical tools to navigate these challenging moments.
Over the four sessions, we’ll cover:
language and practical skills to help navigate challenging interactions
signs of what distress looks like
how to gauge student emotionality
ideas of what to do and what not to do
simple language to assist when students struggle
When and Where
🗓 Thursdays, 2–4 p.m. | October 16 • October 23 • October 30 • November 6
📍 Lindquist Center, N300 Jones Commons
🎤 Training led by Barry Schreier, PhD, Director, Higher Education Program, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health; Clinical Professor of Counseling Psychology, University of Iowa College of Education
🎟️ Register for the Working with Students in Distress Master Class.
This training is designed to build from week to week, so please plan to attend all the sessions. All four sessions are in-person.