ERIC Number: EJ1028879
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-1944-821X
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An Evaluation of a Unique Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention of College Students: Demonstrating Effective Partnering within Student Affairs
House, Lisa A.; Lynch, Joseph F.; Bane, Mary
Michigan Journal of Counseling: Research, Theory, and Practice, v40 n1 p27-46 Spr-Sum 2013
For college students, suicide is the second leading cause of death. In this study, we evaluated a gatekeeper training suicide prevention program that emphasizes emotional connectivity with students in crisis and incorporates the collaborative efforts between Housing/Residential Programs and the Counseling Center. Participants consisted of graduate and resident assistants. Very significant gains were found from pre-training to post-training and from pre-training to three-month follow-up in knowledge, skills, and emotional connectivity. Two years of data will be presented.
Descriptors: Suicide, Prevention, College Students, Training, Program Evaluation, School Counseling, Student Personnel Services, College Housing, Program Effectiveness, Pretests Posttests, Mixed Methods Research, Interviews, Likert Scales, Resident Advisers, Graduate Students
Michigan Counseling Association. One Michigan Avenue Building, 120 North Washington Square Suite 110A, Lansing, MI 48933. Tel: 800-444-2014; Tel: 517-487-3309; e-mail: info@michigancounselingassociation.com; Web site: http://www.michigancounselingassociation.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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