https://www.googleforeducommunity.com/t5/Discussions/The-TA-as-a-First-Responder-for-Student-Wellbeing/m-p/269556#M206 <P><SPAN>TAs and tutors are frequently the first people to notice when a student is struggling, not just academically, but with their overall wellbeing. Given that you aren't a trained counselor, what strategies or boundaries have you found effective for providing meaningful support to students in distress while ensuring you don't overextend your own personal capacity?</SPAN></P> Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:20:47 GMT TracyAntonioli 2026-08-01T12:20:47Z https://www.googleforeducommunity.com/t5/Discussions/The-TA-as-a-First-Responder-for-Student-Wellbeing/m-p/269556#M206 <P><SPAN>TAs and tutors are frequently the first people to notice when a student is struggling, not just academically, but with their overall wellbeing. Given that you aren't a trained counselor, what strategies or boundaries have you found effective for providing meaningful support to students in distress while ensuring you don't overextend your own personal capacity?</SPAN></P> Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:20:47 GMT https://www.googleforeducommunity.com/t5/Discussions/The-TA-as-a-First-Responder-for-Student-Wellbeing/m-p/269556#M206 TracyAntonioli 2026-08-01T12:20:47Z