Self-Help
Taking Care Of Yourself After A Traumatic Event
Everyone who is in any way involved with a disaster or traumatic event may experience trauma reactions. You might experience these reactions if you: Continue reading...
If Your Student is in Emotional Distress: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Many college students encounter academic, personal, and social stress during their educational experience. Most students cope successfully with the demands of college life and the interpersonal experiences that go along with it, but for some students these difficulties can become overpowering and unmanageable. Continue reading...
Saying "No" To Unfair Requests and Demands
Be sure where you stand first, i.e., whether you want to say yes or no. If you're not sure, say you need time to think it over and let the person know when you will have an answer. Ask for clarification if you don't fully understand what is requested of you. Continue reading...
Helping Students in Emotional Distress: Guide for Faculty and Staff
Many college students encounter academic, personal, and social stress during their educational experience. Most students cope successfully with the demands of college life and the interpersonal experiences that go along with it, but for some students these difficulties can become overpowering and unmanageable. Continue reading...
Study Effectively
Many study reading methods have been evolved. Although known by different titles and utilizing slightly different steps, all of them have one thing in common, an organized approach to material to be learned. Continue reading...
Tips For Participating In Class Discussions
Preparing for discussion classes demands more time and effort than getting ready for lecture classes. Most of the work is done before class: time is spent reading, evaluating, taking notes. Continue reading...
How To Take Exams
Some of the following suggestions pertain to any type of examination; others may be useful for a particular type of examination. Continue reading...
How To Prepare For Exams
The purpose of the written examination is to provide the instructor with evidence regarding the amount of knowledge the student has acquired in the course. It is not feasible to ask questions about everything in the course; therefore, the instructor tries to obtain a broad sample of the student's knowledge. Continue reading...
