New training snippet video: A practical exercise for when you are working with a student who is feeling overwhelmed or finding it hard to focus

When you're next working with a student who is feeling overwhelmed or finding it hard to focus, try using this practical "three circles exercise". 

This exercise comes in very useful for all student-facing colleagues in higher education - whether you work in an academic role, a professional services role, or a role in another student-facing organisation - such as a students' union or accommodation provider.

We would love to hear what you think. Have you used a technique like this to help a student to draw on their inner resources and develop greater self-reliance? Can you imagine finding this helpful in your work with students? Share your thoughts on LinkedIn and feel free to tag us in (@Plinth House). And, if you liked this training snippet, feel free to feel free to share it with your colleagues and networks.

And why not explore our forthcoming live training events and ready-to-run training courses, which are always as practical as we can make them! We deliver three courses designed for student-facing colleagues - Managing distressed students, Balancing compassion with boundaries when working with students and Fostering students' self-reliance using practical coaching skills.

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