NSU and Henderson Student Counseling have partnered with TAO Connect, an online hub for supplemental therapeutic resources.
According to Suzelle Guinart, director of Henderson Student Counseling Services at NSU, TAO Connect “is a digital platform that is used to provide psychoeducation and hands-on coping tools, as well as self-guided help, in addition to the treatment that’s being already provided.”
TAO Connect offers resources related to stress, depression, sleep, health concerns, communication, conflict and much more. The resources hosted by TAO Connect are available through their website and mobile app, both of which were designed in similar layouts to streaming services for ease of use. Additionally, TAO connect has a page for students experiencing crisis or emergencies, which lists the suicide prevention resources and Henderson Behavioral Health’s on-call emergency counselor information. These resources are available 24/7 to all students.
“There’s actually four ways to use it. So, the primary way in which we’re intending to use it is an addition to the counseling services we’re providing. So similar to how a therapist would assign content based on what the student would be presenting and based on their need, and they are also monitoring [the student’s] progress,” said Guinart. “Just [like] how therapists would assign home practice or tools to utilize in between sessions, this just provides an additional base of support.”
TAO Connect also provides a progress report and well-being index where students can view their use of the app over time.
“Not every student may be connected or interested in traditional therapy. So, it provides an additional source of support for those who may not be connected to the center. So, and then the other mode is to maybe it’s someone who may not have mental health concerns, but they’re wanting to focus on professional development or personal development. TAO also caters to that group. Anything from improving communication skills to test anxiety, performance, anything related academically as well,” said Guinart.
Students can register at https://us.taoconnect.org/register or on the mobile app using their NSU login information. To register, all students need is their NSU email address. Registration only takes a few minutes.
If students have any questions, Guinart urges them to reach out to Henderson Student Counseling Services at 954-424-6911 or at NSU extension 29102. If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health concerns, reach out to the Henderson Student Counseling Center. Henderson has many certified mental health counselors well equipped to help any student.
