AHEAD in Texas

Association on Higher Education and Disability in Texas

  • About
  • Membership
  • Conference
  • Home
  • New Professionals
  • Professional Development
  • Resources
  • Blog
  • Contact

When Abuse and Disability Intersect

Scheduled for to 00:00 am in Room 3

Presenter(s)

  • Jayne Withers, MA, LFMT with Galveston College

Program Summary

Many student with learning differences and/or mental health issues may also be abuse survivors. Neurological research in PTSD strongly indicates that brain structures are altered for developing brains that are exposed to abusive environments. Most college students who report learning difficulties, depression and anxiety, etc., will not disclose abuse. For higher education counselors and advisors, effects and awareness of childhood and relational abuse are critical when working with students. Many in education are afraid to ‘go there’ when speaking with students about abuse. However, going there provides the student a safe environment with someone who ‘gets it,’ and it may provide an opportunity to address issues that have hindered students academically for years. This session will focus on learning the effects of abuse on the brain, open the space for a student to safely disclose and what to do once it is disclosed.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Basic effects of abuse on a the brain
  2. Make a safe environment to disclose current/previous abuse
  3. Learn how to respond to an abuse disclosure

Speaker Bio(s)

Jayne Withers, MA, LFMT

12 +years Counselor/Coord. Disability Services - Galveston College 12 + years Community/Clinical Director -SAAFE House

Presentation Materials

Footer


Popular Topics

Service Animals (2)Policy (2)Conference (1)assistive technology (1)autism spectrum disorder (1)

Recent Posts

  • Supporting Students on the Spectrum: Webinar with Angelo State University — Oct 29
  • Should my campus be using Fusion? — Oct 7
  • 3 Ways to Upgrade Your Approach to Disability Services in Higher Education — Feb 15
  • Different Types of Animals on Campus — Nov 10

Search AHEAD in Texas

©2023 AHEAD in Texas · A state affiliate of the Association on Higher Education and Disability.