Presentation Title
Outreach, Support, and Advocacy for Diverse Populations on University Campuses
Location
Fenn Tower Ballroom
Presentation Type
Roundtable Discussion
Start Date
4-11-2014 4:00 PM
End Date
4-11-2014 4:50 PM
Abstract
The purpose of this program is to discuss effective and innovative outreach and prevention programing for diverse populations on university campuses. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in a large midwestern university introduced the Diversity Outreach Practicum in 2008, and has since been involved in coordinating, collaborating, and leading programs to meet the needs of culturally diverse students across campus. In this program, we will discuss the need for building relationships within communities. Utilizing an empowerment model, these relationships ensure that we are hearing the needs of the community to provide more informed programming and resources.
In addition to our campus-partnerships, we have created programs that address mental health concerns common among college students in a more accessible and holistic approach. For example, two programs we facilitate include a “Massage and Mood Check” and “Strategies for Stress Reduction.” In the former program, students complete mental health screenings related to depression and anxiety and can receive a brief massage by a professional masseuse. In the latter program, we provide a range of activities that address physical, psychological, emotional, and relational self-care. These programs alleviate the stigmatization of counseling and facilitate referrals for counseling services for students who may not have been willing to seek help. Finally, in collaboration with the counseling training center, we provide a support group for international students and scholars as well as workshops for university faculty and staff to learn how to work with this population more effectively.
We have had success in implanting programs with a wide array of students including ethnic and racial minority, sexual minority, and international students. We hope this program fosters discussion on ways to facilitate more effective programming and improves our ability to connect diverse student populations with mental health resources on university campuses.
Outreach, Support, and Advocacy for Diverse Populations on University Campuses
Fenn Tower Ballroom
The purpose of this program is to discuss effective and innovative outreach and prevention programing for diverse populations on university campuses. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in a large midwestern university introduced the Diversity Outreach Practicum in 2008, and has since been involved in coordinating, collaborating, and leading programs to meet the needs of culturally diverse students across campus. In this program, we will discuss the need for building relationships within communities. Utilizing an empowerment model, these relationships ensure that we are hearing the needs of the community to provide more informed programming and resources.
In addition to our campus-partnerships, we have created programs that address mental health concerns common among college students in a more accessible and holistic approach. For example, two programs we facilitate include a “Massage and Mood Check” and “Strategies for Stress Reduction.” In the former program, students complete mental health screenings related to depression and anxiety and can receive a brief massage by a professional masseuse. In the latter program, we provide a range of activities that address physical, psychological, emotional, and relational self-care. These programs alleviate the stigmatization of counseling and facilitate referrals for counseling services for students who may not have been willing to seek help. Finally, in collaboration with the counseling training center, we provide a support group for international students and scholars as well as workshops for university faculty and staff to learn how to work with this population more effectively.
We have had success in implanting programs with a wide array of students including ethnic and racial minority, sexual minority, and international students. We hope this program fosters discussion on ways to facilitate more effective programming and improves our ability to connect diverse student populations with mental health resources on university campuses.
