In this simulation activity, healthcare students will conduct a general wellness check-up on Gordon, an assisted living facility resident. As they go through the check-up, students will be prompted to address sensitive topics with Gordon, such as his inquiry about a possible Viagra prescription. This simulation is designed to help students develop the skills and confidence needed to provide comprehensive care to patients, including addressing sensitive topics in a professional manner. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality care to patients in their future healthcare careers.

In this simulation activity, learners will engage with Beverly, whose daughter Kayla has been receiving counseling services from a social work intern following the traumatic loss of her brother. Kayla must now transition to services at a community-based clinic. In session with Beverly, learners will act as the social work intern and guide Beverly through the termination process, including preparing the family for the level of services at her new clinic, establishing habits that Beverly can implement at home, and discussing any concerns that Beverly has surrounding time commitment and her ability to support Kayla in this transition.

In this simulation activity, learners will review Shondra's journey, acknowledge the progress made, address any remaining concerns, and discuss strategies for maintaining and building upon the gains achieved during therapy. The session aims to model a positive and empowering termination process, emphasizing the significance of closure in the therapeutic relationship.

In this simulation activity, learners will participate in a counseling program with Jackie, who recently went through a traumatic breakup with her long-term boyfriend, Matt. Jackie is emotionally paralyzed, feeling guilty, angry, and blaming herself for the breakup. Her mother has scheduled a counseling session for her, and Jackie is grateful to have someone to talk to. The simulation will provide learners with the opportunity to practice counseling skills and techniques to help Jackie manage the effects of the trauma. Learners will work with Jackie to establish a trusting, empathic relationship, learn about the background of the trauma, and provide tools to begin managing the effects of the trauma. This simulation is designed to help learners develop the skills and confidence needed to work with clients facing trauma and other mental health challenges, including communication, goal-setting, and coping mechanisms. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, learners will be better prepared to provide quality care to clients in their future counseling careers.

In this simulation activity, learners will participate in a counseling program with Leanne, who recently went through a difficult break-up from her long-term boyfriend, Charlie. Leanne is in turmoil, unable to sleep, alternates between avoiding food or binging on unhealthy foods, and has begun drinking alone to get drunk. She recognizes that her behavior is similar to what her mother exposed her father to but has never tried to address this behavior in herself. The simulation will provide learners with the opportunity to practice counseling skills and techniques to help Leanne manage the effects of the trauma. Learners will work with Leanne to establish a trusting, empathic relationship, learn about the background of the trauma, and provide tools to begin managing the effects of the trauma. This simulation is designed to help learners develop the skills and confidence needed to work with clients facing trauma and other mental health challenges, including communication, goal-setting, and coping mechanisms. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, learners will be better prepared to provide quality care to clients in their future counseling careers.

In this simulation activity, mental health students will participate in an outpatient mental health assessment with Chris, who is attending for an initial assessment. After a combative altercation in the waiting room, Chris' social worker notes that they have listed several different names on their intake form and did not answer several demographic intake questions. Chris is clearly affected by the incident in the waiting room and is non-verbal. During the simulation, students will be prompted to use their active listening and empathy skills to build rapport with Chris, address their non-verbal behavior, and complete the intake assessment while addressing their concerns. This simulation is designed to help mental health students develop the skills and confidence needed to work with clients who have experienced trauma and are facing mental health challenges, including active listening, empathy, and cultural competence. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality care to clients in their future mental health careers.

In this simulation activity, counseling students will participate in a counseling session with Lucas, a 14-year-old who has been mandated counseling from Youth Court, an alternative to incarceration program. Lucas was removed from his mother's care at 11 years old after an incident that caused him to lose 80% of his hearing. Now, Lucas has been missing school, has been arrested with his friends, and is combative with social workers and counselors. During the simulation, students will be prompted to build rapport with Lucas, address his resistance, and develop a plan for addressing his behavioral and academic needs. This simulation is designed to help counseling students develop the skills and confidence needed to work with youth in the justice system who have experienced trauma, including building rapport, addressing resistance, and developing effective intervention plans. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality care to youth in the justice system in their future counseling careers.