The Counseling Geek

MAY 5, 2023

However, traditional counseling approaches can be time-consuming and resource-intensive, making it difficult for schools to provide the level of support that students need. Save time drafting emails or documents One of the first things I tried when I got ChatGPT access was to have it write a funny rap song about my administrator.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

These students are provided academic supports that include counseling, scholarships, and opportunities to participate in innovative science programs. “Dr. Alexander is very accessible, very approachable for students,” says Dr. Claudia Salcedo, who adds that administrators can sometimes be perceived as separate from the students they serve.

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Counselors' Corner

JANUARY 3, 2024

As we return to our students, and during a time when the world is focused on goal setting, what better time to look at our profession and consider the big-picture changes that would improve college access. One way to help with high ratios is to make sure counselors spend their time on true counseling tasks.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Schedules are designed to fit working students’ needs, with options for evening, hybrid, and online, synchronous and a synchronous. Students also receive tuition assistance and a stipend to help with school costs. AAMU is hoping to offer RAs in psychology, counseling, and eventually STEM fields.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Galan’s dissertation, which he is scheduled to defend this summer, features interviews with 30 Latinx faculty on their experiences navigating tenure and promotion at a Hispanic Serving Institution. But I can pay it forward by making sure that higher education remains accessible to the people who have the most to gain.”

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Creighton University is recognized as Chapter of the Month for outstanding advocacy work promoting mental health accessibility and awareness on campus. Their efforts range from text-based booking for counseling appointments to hosting lectures and events about approaching mental health holistically.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

APRIL 3, 2025

Use the Calm app to do a 3-Minute Body Scan or access the full library of incredible premium content. How to Access: Calm.com/jhu What to Do: Sign up with your JHU email. SilverCloud is a confidential mental health resource that offers 24/7 access to interactive learning modules that teach cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. Based on data gathered, we increased support services such as Ram Pantry, counseling, technology availability, and academic advising,” he continues.

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Timely MD

JANUARY 24, 2025

The Goals of CEEP include: Providing immediate, accessible support to students and the community during/after the event. Offering students a range of ways to access support tailored to their needs. Reducing the strain on on-campus mental health resources. Who is eligible? When should CEEP Be activated? hurricanes, wildfires).

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

To encourage these students to apply for financial aid, it’s crucial to provide clear and accessible information. By creating a simplified application with flexible deadlines and clear instructions, schools make the process more accessible and user-friendly for transfer students.

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Timely MD

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Looking back, I can’t help but wonder how different my experience might have been if I had access to telehealth services that could have connected me with a mental health professional right from my dorm. Introducing a virtual care solution enables them to connect with a provider at their convenience, no matter their schedule or location.

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Timely MD

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

However, 78% of students expressed still needing help managing their emotions , though only about half (36%) received counseling or therapy in the last year. Effective, accessible, and equitable mental health care remains essential to student success. Here’s how counseling can benefit a patient.

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Timely MD

APRIL 4, 2023

Lack of virtual resources: Although virtual therapy has become more widely available in recent years, access to these resources can be limited for college athletes who may not have access to technology or may not be familiar with how to use these types of resources.

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Active Minds

AUGUST 28, 2024

Get Organized: Create a schedule or to-do list to help you stay on top of your assignments and deadlines. By joining an Active Minds chapter, you can connect with like-minded individuals, participate in events and workshops, and access resources to support your mental well-being. Get more information on how to join or start a chapter.

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The Counseling Geek

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Live Streaming Your Counseling Workshops. In this post – I would like to share a guide to help you take your in-person workshops and make them accessible both live and as an archived video using some free and easy tools. So overall – more people are accessing my content year over year. A Guide from Start to Finish.

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Community colleges are vital in providing accessible higher education opportunities to diverse student populations in rural, suburban, and urban communities alike. Access to mental health is something I think a lot of people take for granted. These services can help students manage stress, anxiety, and depression effectively.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

Resources available through your graduation day: Homewood Counseling Center (Homewood, Peabody, and in-person SOE students). Users who have graduated or completed their training can continue to access online telehealth appointments but will pay $79 out of pocket per session. Access to these two platforms is connected to your JHED ID.

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Counselors' Corner

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

We schedule Paying for College programs in November (they’re no longer called Financial Aid Nights because that title has a stigma), and a November rollout allows many early college applicants to get their financial aid information before Christmas, when many families have common time off, and can discuss weighty matters like this.

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Timely MD

AUGUST 7, 2023

Limited resources and support: Faculty and staff may have limited access to mental health resources tailored to their needs. Work-life balance: Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is challenging due to long hours and irregular schedules, leading to chronic stress and mental health problems.

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School Counselor Blog

MARCH 8, 2025

To share these tips with students you can schedule send emails , share on your school's learning management system, or send out the tips in a newsletter. If you have access to closed-circut TVs I also made a version that you can share on those! Need a speaker for your school counseling group? Tag me or share with me!

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2023

Derek, Wagner, Josie, and Epcot are the famous all-star pups that make up Virginia Tech’s Cook Counseling Center therapy dog team. According to the latest data from the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD) , the majority of college counseling center directors are white (59%) and female (70%).

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Timely MD

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Looking back, I cant help but wonder how different my experience might have been if I had access to virtual health services that could have connected me with a mental health professional right from my dorm. High expectations, injuries and constant schedules often leave little room for self-care.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

For example, career counseling, financial aid, and other support services may be unavailable via virtual appointment or only open during traditional business hours—making them difficult for working professionals, parents, and others to access.

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Timely MD

APRIL 11, 2024

Few people have the time to wait or travel to such appointments, let alone at Albion, where 40% of students are also student-athletes busy with competitions, practices, and travel schedules in addition to their academic coursework. Director for Mental Health/Counseling at Albion College. If that’s all you have as an option, you wait.

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School Counselor Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In my role as a school counseling department chair, I am always on the lookout for professional development opportunities. Hatching Results School Counseling Institutes Hatching Results is hosting two upcoming School Counseling Institutes! Both School Counseling Institutes are virtual and hosted on Pacific Time.

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Timely MD

APRIL 10, 2024

This approach ensures that even with limited access to healthy food options, necessary nutrients are still obtained. Therefore, incorporating regularity into meal schedules contributes to maintaining optimal health and well-being. Consistency in meal times is another valuable strategy. Healthy eating is easier said than done.

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Timely MD

JUNE 5, 2024

However, one of the most pressing issues is the significant wait times for accessing mental healthcare. Our counseling center models weren’t set up to have a variety of solutions,” said Chris Wise, Assistant Vice President for Health and Wellness at Virginia Tech. “We We were set up to treat those severe mental health challenges.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Benefits to students and trainees, which will go live in Fall 2024, will include: Integrated scheduling including online appointment booking Improved record keeping Clinic use at locations that best meet learner needs Preparations to implement the new EHR system have been underway for several months. Please see below for schedule adjustments.

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Timely MD

JULY 30, 2024

Providing easy access to comprehensive mental and medical health care during critical times can be life-saving. Henson and her friend Tracie Jade Jenkins to destigmatize mental health within the Black community and enhance accessibility. The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) was established by actress Taraji P.

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EAB

AUGUST 21, 2023

92% of respondents either did not have access to or were unaware of on-campus child care options. Here are some key findings: Teen parents juggle multiple responsibilities. 75% of respondents provide 30+ hours of care for their child/ren each week while attending school. Child care options are limited.

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The Counseling Geek

MAY 16, 2024

I have been essentially unavailable to them over the past two weeks to assist those STILL struggling to submit their FAFSA, evaluating college decisions, assisting students struggling make it to the finish line and working on our schedule for students next year. Work with coordinators to better organize exams and when they are offered.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Private K-12 schools continue to make education accessible to all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background. Regular Communication and Updates Personalized Check-Ins: Schedule regular check-ins with financial aid recipients and their families to monitor their progress and address any questions or concerns.

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Timely MD

AUGUST 4, 2022

However, as people return to regular in-person medical and mental health care, 6 out of 10 people who used virtual care say they would prefer both digital and in-person access to health services in the future. It uses technology for video conferencing, patient monitoring, appointment scheduling, and follow-up.

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Timely MD

JULY 2, 2024

Director of Student Counseling Services and Chair of the Suicide Prevention Leadership and Implementation Team at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. In the TimelyCare student success survey, 85% of students identified barriers that prevented them from accessing support. Brown, Ph.D.,

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BetterMynd

JUNE 11, 2023

Be ready to set follow-up appointments Mental health counseling is a continuous process — so you can expect to set up subsequent appointments based on your needs and strategy for care. Determine the best days and times for you to schedule any additional follow-up appointments so that you can let your counselor know.

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BetterMynd

APRIL 7, 2022

Mental health counseling is a continuous process — so you can expect to set up subsequent appointments based on your needs and strategy for care. Determine the best days and times for you to schedule any additional follow-up appointments so that you can let your counselor know. And take care of yourself!

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Now imagine those very characteristics that make us who we are inadvertently becoming obstacles to accessing health care. Western Colorado University student, Precious Allen, shares about the impact of having access to TimelyCare’s diverse network of care providers. It was focused on what’s next in my career?,” Haywood said. “I

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