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 Counseling
Jane Buckingham, Director of Counseling and Disability
Support Services, received her master's degree in Counseling Psychology
from Antioch New England. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
(LCMHC) and has a background in Spanish, mediation, women's health,
and cross-cultural counseling.
Contact Information for Counseling Services
Jane Buckingham, Director of Counseling
and Disability Support Services
Counseling Office: Student Center, Room 208
Phone: 802-258-3367
Email: jane.buckingham@sit.edu
The SIT Counseling Services Mission
School for International Training (SIT) recognizes
that the demands of academic programs as well as issues of a personal
nature may lead students to seek assistance in coping with challenges
they face. In order to serve the needs of students, there are a variety
of services available on campus, including the SIT Counseling Office.
The mission of SIT Counseling Services is to provide a broad range of
mental health and support services that assist students in participating
fully and effectively in the SIT community. When appropriate, support
is offered in partnership with other resource persons within SIT and
through referral to providers within the Brattleboro area. Counseling
is based on a collaborative approach between counselor and client, taking
into consideration the diverse needs of persons from varied cultures,
backgrounds, identities, and interests.
Counseling philosophy
In keeping with SIT's holistic approach to student
development, the Counseling Office considers each student to be an individual
with universal human needs but also unique physical, emotional, intellectual,
spiritual, and social/ cultural dimensions. Counseling is based on a
philosophy which encourages students to take responsibility for their
own wellness, but also acknowledges that in times of difficulty, people
can benefit from extra support. Counseling does not impose any particular
treatment method, but rather works with the individual's own goals,
values, and world view. Counseling also emphasizes preventative measures,
such as stress management, an approach that focuses on health rather
than pathology.
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Counseling Services Mission
Counseling Services
Counseling Information for International
Students
Persons with questions about learning disabilities,
attention disorders (ADHD), physical, psychological, or other disabilities
are encouraged to contact the Director at 258-3367 for information,
support, and referral.
DSS Mission
School for International Training is committed
to creating a learning and living environment that supports students
in achieving their academic potential. Differences in ability are valued
as an integral component of a diverse student body and campus community.
The mission of Disability Support Services (DSS) is to facilitate an
accessible educational experience for students with disabilities and
to serve as a resource to all members of the campus community in furthering
this goal.
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