REDUCING THE FREQUENCY OF DISTURBING THREATS IN OUR SCHOOLS
by Mark D. Lerner, Ph.D. In the aftermath of highly publicized tragedies, we experience a dramatic increase in the frequency of...
A Time to Grow
Did you ever notice that when things are going smoothly in your life, when you’re comfortable, you tend to go with the flow and time...
Focus on the IDEAL YOU
What would you be like if you were the “ideal you?” How would you speak to your family and friends? Would you smile and say “hello” to...
When It’s Time for a Mental Health Professional
It’s very common for people to ask when it’s necessary to turn to a mental health professional for help. Following are four basic...
Identifying College Students “At-Risk” for Violent Behavior; A Checklist of “Early Warning Signs”
Violence continues to impact our educational institutions and, in a sense, we should consider all members of the university family...
University CRISIS Management: A Practical Checklist
The following will facilitate an effective crisis response during and in the aftermath of a university-based crisis. This list will...
20 Strategies to Manage the Stress of Returning to School
1. Stop texting and start talking. Share your thoughts and feelings with your family and friends, face to face. 2. Clean up and organize...
SUICIDE
Suicide is now the leading cause of injury deaths. In fact, more Americans commit suicide than die in car crashes. Since suicides are...
Indicators of Potential SUICIDE
Suicide is now the leading cause of injury deaths. In fact, more Americans commit suicide than die in car crashes. Since suicides are...
The 10 Stages of Acute Traumatic Stress Management
During a crisis, the primary objective is the stabilization of illness and injury and, ultimately, the preservation of life. While...