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Narratives and Assets: Enhancing Knowledge and Skills in Working with First-gen

Students who seek mental health services on campus have been found to improve personal, professional, and social functioning. However, first-generation college students (FGCS) are likely to experience greater emotional and psychological stress but are less likely to access college counseling center (CCC) services. This live briefing will highlight three themes from a qualitative study that examined the experiences of clinicians in working with FGCS. They emphasized the importance of FGCS resilience and the utilization of humility and empowerment to promote FGCS growth.

The presenter will provide insights on how to support FGCS with a multisystemic approach using the SHARE framework. Understanding the clinicians’ experiences enabled us to recognize FGCS resilience and the gaps in supportive services and CCC training. FGCS who courageously seek services with resilience and hope deserve clinicians who honor their narratives and assets and are knowledgeable in treating and supporting them.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will:

  • identify barriers FGCS experience in mental health seeking;
  • understand the experiences of mental health providers in working with FGCS; and
  • become familiar with the SHARE framework for working with FGCS and its utility for student services professionals (including clinicians).

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Recorded 05/26/2022
Recorded 05/26/2022
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Presentation Slides
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Session Transcript
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Cultural Formulation Interview
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Open to download resource. This evidence-based clinical tool is composed of a series of questionnaires that assist clinicians in making person-centered cultural assessments to inform diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Reference List
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Open to download resource. This reference list contains the sources consulted for this session. Those interested in learning more about the elements should consult these resources for deeper discussion.
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Research Article: Narratives and Assets: Enhancing Counseling Center Clinicians’ Knowledge and Skills in Working With First-Generation College Students
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Select the "View On-Demand Recording" button to begin. This article, published in the Journal of First-generation Student Success (JFGSS), serves as the basis of this online learning opportunity. The JFGSS is a NASPA member benefit. To gain access, please become a NASPA member here: https://www.naspa.org/about/membership/naspa-membership
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Additional Resources for First-generation Student Success
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Select the "View On-Demand Recording" button to begin. The presenter's organization, Empire Wellness Group, maintains a website dedicated to first-gen voices and resources for student services professionals.
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