Question #2: Who do I refer?

  1. A student who is in a difficult or crisis situation needing counseling
  2. A student, who has personal problems and complains of anxiety and depression, poor self-image, relationship problems with his/her family, peers, etc.
  3. A student who manifests the following warning signs and symptoms:
    • Performs very poorly in both oral and written exams
    • Shows lack of interest and motivation in his or her studies
    • Talks aloud and distracts others in class
    • Isolates himself or herself from the group
    • Seems to be perpetually tired, anxious, depressed, irritable, angry, etc.
    • Is often late or absent
    • Fails to submit work on time
    • Manifests deterioration in grooming or hygiene
    • Shows signs of dramatic weight loss or gain, etc.
    • Talks about suicide

Your help will surely make a difference in our students’ lives. Please act on this now!

Thank you.

References:

University of Central Florida Counseling and Psychological Services (n.d.) retrieved from http://caps.sdes.ucf.edu/referral

Santa Fe College Counseling Center (n.d.) retrieved from http://www.sfcollege.edu/counseling/?section=faculty

Paradise Valley Community College (n.d.) retrieved from https://www.paradisevalley.edu/students/counseling/referring-student.

 

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