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Innovative Practice

Utilizing an Appreciative Approach to Support Students in Distress


Abstract

Staff and faculty are often called upon to support students experiencing distress. Supporting students in distress can be challenging for those without clinical training or regular experience working with distressed students. By utilizing the Appreciative Education framework, staff and faculty can improve their ability to assist students experiencing distress by fostering a supportive and resourceful campus environment. This article will share an institutional example and highlight practical tools to illustrate the process of utilizing the Appreciative Education framework with students in distress.

Keywords: Appreciative Education, higher education, students in distress, Appreciative Education framework

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Published on
2026-01-23

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