REDUCING THE FREQUENCY OF DISTURBING THREATS IN OUR SCHOOLSby Mark D. Lerner, Ph.D. In the aftermath of highly publicized tragedies, we experience a dramatic increase in the frequency of...
A Time to GrowDid 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 YOUWhat 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 ProfessionalIt’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 ChecklistThe 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 School1. Stop texting and start talking. Share your thoughts and feelings with your family and friends, face to face. 2. Clean up and organize...
SUICIDESuicide 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 SUICIDESuicide 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 ManagementDuring a crisis, the primary objective is the stabilization of illness and injury and, ultimately, the preservation of life. While...