I agree, and if we are successful in helping our students in all aspect of their life, we can help they focus on changing their life through education for a better future.
I agree, in a way we have the power to change lifes for good, wich helps with the mental health of the person
I agree with this statement... you always have to analyze why some students do poorly, you want to give them advices and ideas, how to improve their performances. You also need to understand their backgrounds to be able to council them the best and it can be a little like a psy would do !!
I agree to a certain point. the "mental health" may be abit rough way of describing it. We do have to deal with different circumstances that require us to go beyond the roll of educator. Motivating and understanding that we have students/costumer gives us that sense of responsability. We sell, educate, mentor and prepare people for the future.
I agree as with each individual situation there is always more than meets the eye. Even though the show resistance there might be a different problem exacerbating the situation and their attitude may come from this hidden issue. It could be mental, physical or emotional. It could be from themselves, thier family or another outside source(employer)
Robert,
Sometimes career college students are a bit fragile when it comes to confidence in their ability to add school to their already full lives. They stand a much better chance of success when everyone in the school, from admissions to career services, has student success as their primary goal.
Jeffrey Schillinger
In our specific environement, we deal mostly with adult students, who besides going to school, have also other priorities such as a family, a job that sometimes can take their focus away from their education.
It happens that students are not always able to deal with all these important responsibilities and might face frustration, depression that unfortunately will greatly affect their academic progress.
I believe that the term "mental health business" refers specifically on the role that a school and the whole team should consider when enrolilng a student but also during the whole program: often students will require strong support academically, may be also outside of the acamedic environment, in order for them complete their education.
Yes, this statement is very true. A student's mental health ahs a great deal to do with their attitude about school. Positive mental health is key in getting student to attend and partcipate fully in school on a daily basis. Attitude is everything!
I definitely agree that we are slightly in the mental health business. As an instructor I am life coaching students and I am also coaching them to excel at being a student. Being a career college instructor I do see many students enroll for a career change or just trying to find a place to fit in as a four year university just was not for them and they definitely need to be lifted up with motivation and encouragement.
I agree. Not only are we here to educate but to mentor as well. By truely listening to our students can we help them. Not only through the class but in life as well.
I fully agree. Having some experience in psychiatric nursing, I can attest to the significance of what I have learned in mental health to its application in the classroom. The mental health of the student directly effects positively or negatively how they perform as a student and consequently as a future professional. Being able to recognize that, utilize the skills that we use in the clinical setting to benefit our patients, and apply those skills to our students allows a win-win for everyone (the student and the college).
I think we are in more than one business. We wish to assist the student in accomplishing the goals and outcomes he/she needs to succeed in a certain area or skill set--i.e. education. To lead the student to achieving these outcomes, often requires the professor and staff to assist the student in adjusting his/her habits, attitudes, beliefs, and expectations.
I agree! Not only are we in the education business, but we are also in the "mental health" business. Many of my students have had bad prior educational experiences. Sometimes it dificult to break that belief and build their confidence back up. They go through hard personal issues, which a lot of times make them feel like giving up on themselves. It's not just about teaching the students, but we also have to address the emotional and mental issues as well.
Yes I teach a trade and most definitely performance and professioalism is a must. You have to give them the skills to succeed.
I agree that not only are we in the education business, but we are also in the "mental health" business. Many of the students I work with have had academic experiences where they are deemed as failures. It takes a lot to break that belief and build their confidence. Additionally, they go through tough personal issues, which often make them feel like giving up. It's not just about teaching them how to do things, but we also have to address the emotional and psychological issues.
I do agree we are also in the mental health business. Why? Because our students and faculty that we work with are made up of body,mind and soul.In nursing I do tell my students to see their patients holistically. Some students do not like mental health. I do tell them mental health will be addressed in all specialties:Pediatrics,OB Gyn,Surgical,Renal etc. I could see why in our profession as instructors we are in the mental health business. Our students do come in to school with social and pyschololgical needs. We can help them reflect on their needs and refer them to the appropriate channels. Thank You, Veronica
I think so. I see allot of young people that are looking for guidance in mentoring and confidence that they can succeed. We provide a venue to listening and guiding them.
Yes, I do believe that. I feel as though as instructors we are frequently mentoring and/or counseling our students. I work with extern students and I guide them in many aspects besides their clinical ability. They are more in need of mentoring and/or counseling regarding interpersonal relationships in the workplace, and managing other problems that come up in their personal lives during that time.
Aprilan,
You may want to talk to your leadership team. We have had good success with a contracted provider.
Jeffrey Schillinger
Jeffrey, to my knowledge the school does not have professional counselors on staff or contract to an outside firm. I do not believe the school offers any type of assistance outside of what the instructor is willing to do.
