The CONNECTIONS made in high school between faculty and students is the FOUNDATION for an environment that supports student mental health in the most effective way.

There are times when teachers could be the first to notice a change in one of their students relating to their mental health. It is critical for the high school environment to be one in which communication is comfortable and easy so that students can open up and speak to an adult who can help.

Thayer Academy in Braintree, MA is striving to create this environment.

“We will focus on enhancing adult-student connections, supporting excellence in advising, deep listening, and meaningful engaging in difficult conversations with students. We know that student success and fulfillment stem from a foundation of student well-being, and as an institution with a history of strong relationships among students and teachers and proud of its warm and close community, we are well-positioned to move this important work forward.”

~ Chris Fortunato, Thayer Academy Head of School

Do you want this for YOUR high school? See Join Our PACK’s High School We Are One Guide which lists exactly what is being done, and how YOUR high school can tailor their approach to improving the connections between faculty and students.

The CONNECTIONS made within a campus community between the student body and the college’s counseling/wellness center can be enhanced immensely with the addition of a campus therapy dog.

Therapy dogs help students cope with the stress of college life. See exactly how in this recent September 2021 article.

Now that we know how a campus therapy dog can help students, here is a step-by-step College Campus Therapy Dog Guide on how Join Our PACK can help your college start the process in getting that pup on campus!