Start with the framework
Define the audience, purpose and voluntary nature of participation. The right to remain silent should be as clear as the invitation to speak. Avoid including people who directly assess participants.
Creating discussion spaces on campus
A welcoming room is not enough: structure, facilitation and referral give a discussion space its purpose.
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Plan what happens next
The facilitator explains confidentiality limits and available resources. Reports to the institution describe how the programme works without relaying individual stories.
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Choose an initial need, audience and contact person. Birds Meet can help shape an appropriate format. This resource is informational and does not replace individual professional advice.
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Open a door to support without labelling the person.
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Preventing exhaustion before exams
Prevention works best when it starts before the busiest weeks.
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Training student listening contacts
A support contact can welcome a request without becoming a therapist.
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What if we started with a conversation?
Tell us about your organisation and goals. Let’s find the right support for your communities.
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