ERIC Number: ED646292
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Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 123
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A Case Study on Mental Health Gatekeeper Training for Academic Advisors
Lonnie Kussin
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Fordham University
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to learn from eight counseling center directors and three academic advisors from Jesuit institutions how front-line administrators can assist counseling centers in improving help-seeking behaviors of students at their university. Through semi-structured interviews, the study sought to define ways how these staff members can help students with mental health challenges. Certain traits such as being good collaborators, empathetic, open and transparent are important for advisors to possess. Oftentimes, counseling centers and advisors rely on other areas at the University and newly created offices to assist students with mental health challenges, as well as placing counseling center staff members in other areas of the university where aide might be most needed. Furthermore, values such as "cura personalis" provides a foundation for more holistic support at Jesuit institutions. Training staff members is important, but its implementation must come from examples set by senior leadership. Implications for practice included encouraging university leadership to take an active role in promoting trainings on campus. Establishing connections with other offices and creating hybrid positions is another practice that has proven to be successful for counseling centers. Finally, incorporating the mission of most universities in the area of mental health and looking at the student holistically will be an added benefit. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Judaism, Religious Schools, Help Seeking, Student Behavior, Counseling Services, Mental Health, Student Welfare, Educational Needs, Holistic Approach, Higher Education
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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