When creating Northwest College Support, we spent a lot of time forming our core values. These values shape our services and allow us to work with students to provide them with a personalized, individual approach to college support.
The college years can be an incredibly challenging time. There are many things that college students need to juggle. It can be confusing and overwhelming to confront all of them at once. That's why Northwest College Support is here. We help students by empowering them to succeed academically and socially during their college years. Our team of professionals specializes in this period of life. We can provide the support that makes sense and is accessible.
Northwest College Support's Core Values
Our core values work to inform the services we provide to students. With these core values, we can provide the best support that helps students succeed in college. Our core values include the following.
We Value Relationships
Relationships are at the core of what we do. We understand the importance of building relationships and establishing trust with our students. Our program also understands that all of our students are unique. Through forming meaningful relationships, we better understand the needs of our students.
Therapy is often an important part of the relationship-building process. At Northwest College Support, many of our students participate in individual therapy. Working with a trained counselor is an excellent way to better yourself and work towards your goals. Being able to talk with a professional can be a wonderful space to process emotions and discuss the challenges of college.
Building a therapeutic relationship with a counselor can be significant, as it gives young adults someone to confide in and trust. If you or your student is overwhelmed by the idea of college and its many demands, individual therapy can be a great way to deal with those feelings and find productive solutions.
Adult-to-Adult Communication
Northwest College Support values open, honest communication. Our team is here to help clients navigate college life, and communication plays a key role. Our team of professionals is here to provide comprehensive support. By doing this, our students feel seen and heard.
Our approach to adult-to-adult communication is aided by student life activities that we encourage our students to participate in. Group activities we provide include:
Relationship development
Health and nutrition
Group therapy and processing
Physical activity
Cooking group meals
Life skills development
Volunteering
Vocational preparation
Game nights
Least Restrictive Environment
Our students have freedom and the ability to make their own decisions. We provide an environment that's not restrictive, which allows students to learn from their mistakes and create a more positive future.
One of the main things that we encourage our students to do is stay on schedule. College requires a lot of things from a student, and one of the most important is being on time. Whether attending class or turning in assignments, students must be able to do things in a timely manner.
Procrastination is a common struggle for those that are in college. At Northwest College Support, we help students combat this issue. We do this by helping students devise a plan to reduce their procrastination and increase their efficiency. Our team understands that procrastination is a complex issue, and we aim to combat it in a comprehensive, informed way.
Our core values truly come down to supporting students on an individual level and equipping them to succeed in college. We believe that working on time management is a great way to set them up for success and help them thrive during their time in college.
Creative and Sustainable Interventions
We understand that the goal is for students to graduate from our services. This is why we create lasting interventions that empower students to make decisions and set themselves up for success. We're passionate about teaching strategies that students can use for years to come.
Setting goals is significant in many of the care plans we put together. Northwest College Support believes goals are important because they give students something to work towards. Our interventions have a goal-setting component so students can reflect on where they are currently and where they would like to be.
Follow-Through
Northwest College Support places a large emphasis on the importance of follow-through. We expect our students to be actionable and work towards their goals. This means that follow-through is essential. We're always here to provide support and guidance and hold ourselves as staff to a high level of follow-through so that students can internalize this value for themselves, making their goals a reality.
Teachable Moments
Every interaction is a teachable moment when you're working with our staff. Our program understands that learning doesn't just start and stop. Because of this, we strive to create opportunities for our students to continue to grow. We love being able to support students and help them find valuable information in each of our conversations.
Understanding the Stage
College and the time surrounding it is a unique period in an individual's life. We believe that college can be a time of incredible transformation and growth. Our coaching is a great way to encourage you or your student to embrace the stage they're at and get everything they can out of it.
These are some reasons why Northwest College Support has chosen to work with this specific age range. We address these issues with our students to help them overcome their struggles and thrive in a college environment.
Northwest College Support has chosen core values that reflect our dedication to students and proven methods for success. We understand the struggles that many people go through when they enter college. Due to this, we provide various treatment options. Students can choose the ones that make the most sense for them and their goals. Whether you or your student wants to gain tools to reduce procrastination or improve your communication style, we have professionals who can help. Call Northwest College Support today at (877) 485-2776 to learn more about how we provide support for college students. We're always happy to answer any questions you may have and provide more information about the services that we offer.