RESPOND
When you recognize a student in distress, you're up against a decision:
labelling or diagnosing |
ignoring the student |
pressuring the student for explanations |
Making that first-level decision - to try to help, or not - involves considering a number of questions.
Why would I want to get involved? |
Is it my responsibility? |
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Is it possible for me to help? |
What are the BCIT policies on this? |
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If I decide to help, exactly what might I be willing to do? |
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Explore your options
While you're considering the issues, you could also speak with a counsellor to discuss your options for addressing the situation. Counsellors are available to hear any concerns you may have about a student.
A brief consultation can help you to sort out relevant issues, explore alternative approaches, and identify other resources.
There's a liaison counsellor for all programs at BCIT, who has experience and familiarity with the issues and concerns of students in your program.
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Click the Details button to find out more about responding to students in distress.
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