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Quick Tips

  • Talk to the student in private.
  • Ask questions and listen carefully to the student's answers.
  • Show concern and interest.
  • Repeat back the essence of what the student has told you.
  • Specifically state your reasons for concern.
  • Avoid criticizing or sounding judgmental.
  • Suggest the Counseling Center or University Ministries as a resource and discuss this with the student.
  • Explain to the student that the Counseling Center is CONFIDENTIAL.
  •  If the student resists help and you are still worried, consult with BUCC staff.

After the Referral is Made

It is reassuring to know that a student you have referred has actually made and kept an appointment. The best way to achieve this reassurance is to ask the student directly. This is also a way of showing continuing concern for the student. We may suggest that the student confirm this with you and, if requested, we will confirm with you that a student has attended their first session. Otherwise, we will need the student's permission to contact you for any other information.

There will be times when the student will not want to share this information with you. In these instances, both BUCC and you must respect the student's wish for confidentiality, despite the uneasiness this creates.

Crisis Service

There is a BUCC professional who is on-call 24 hours per day for after-hours and weekend crisis. Anyone may dial 254-710-2467 to contact the BUCC on-call professional.

Counseling Center

Student Health and Wellness

McLane Student Life Center, 2nd Floor
209 Speight Ave
Waco, TX 76706

Counseling_Center@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2467
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    Back
    • BUCC Commitment
    • BUCC Mission Statement
    • Confidentiality
    • Contact Us
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      • Feedback
    • Meet the Staff
    • Our Interns and Graduate Trainees
    • Records Request
    • Where are we located?
  • APA Accredited Doctoral Internship
    Back
    • Letter from Training Director
    • Overview of the APA-Accredited Internship
    • A Relational Framework for Training and Supervision
    • Training Aims and Competencies
    • Trauma Recovery Supervision Group (TRSG)
    • Working at a Faith-Based Christian University
    • Culture and Community at BUCC
    • Stipend, Benefits, and Other Resources
    • Application Information & Selection Process
    • Internship Admissions, Support, and Initial Placement Data
    • Notes on COVID-19 Preparedness and Flexibility
    • Current and Past Interns
    • APA Accreditation
    • Our Counseling Center
    • Waco & The Heart of Texas
    • Contact Us
  • Baylor Telehealth by Academic Live Care
    Back
    • How to get Get Started
  • Outreach Program
    Back
    • Overview of Outreach Services
    • Outreach Request Requirements
    • Interview Requests
    • Mental Health Ally
    • Active Minds at Baylor
    • Texas Supervision Symposium
      Back
      • TSS Accessibility Considerations
      • TSS Directions
      • TSS History and Past Keynotes
      • TSS Purpose and Values
  • Resources
    Back
    • Anxiety toolbox
    • Substance Use
    • Campus Resources
    • Coping with stress
    • Discovering Hope
    • Helpful Links
    • Identity-Based Resources
    • Mindfulness 101
    • Resources for Faculty and Staff
      Back
      • Faculty and Staff Referral Guide
      • Policy on Threats or Harm to Self or Others
      • Quick Tips
      • Report It!
      • Residence Hall Directors Referral Guide
      • Students of Concern
    • Resources for Friends
    • Resources for Students
      Back
      • Baylor Resources
      • Building Relationships
      • First Year of College
      • Interpersonal Violence Resources
      • Loneliness
      • Loss and Grief
      • Maintaining Balance
      • Mental Health Online Screenings
      • Perfectionism
      • Relationship Concerns
      • Sleep Deprivation
      • Stalking
      • Stress Management Tips
      • Suicide Resources
      • What is an Abusive Relationship
    • Self Care
    • Sexual Assault and Interpersonal Violence
      Back
      • Suggestions for Survivors
      • Suggestions for Parents
      • Suggestions for Friends
    • Telehealth Resources
  • Services
    Back
    • Are You in Crisis?
    • Baylor Telehealth by Academic Live Care
      Back
      • Get Started Here
    • Care Management Services
    • Clinical Services
    • Groups
    • Initial Appointment
    • Medical Nutrition Services
      Back
      • Additional Information about Regina Mastin
    • Office Hours
    • Program of Care
    • Scope of Service
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