When the “A” Student Checks Out: The Art of Recognizing and Responding to Self-Sabotage in Our Classrooms

The following description is a student that many academics have come across:

We have all had a star student in our classrooms, the one who grasps concepts quickly, writes beautifully, and engages classmates in a way that enriches the learning environment for everyone. But then something happens with this star student…papers begin to be submitted late or are missing altogether. Completed work seems to lack effort. The student may stop attending class and drop important projects—even when graduation is approaching. If you have experienced this sort of surprising pattern of behavior from a star student in your classroom, it is likely that your student has entered the cycle of self-sabotage.

During this webinar, participants discuss self-sabotage, explore ways it shows up in classroom settings, and a dive into common reasons for why this behavior occurs. Methods that faculty can use to address students’ self-sabotaging behavior and ways to help them recommit to their program of study are shared.

Dr. Stacee Reicherzer is a licensed professional counselor-supervisor who writes, speaks, and trains professional and lay audiences about a variety of self-help topics that center on personal discovery and diversity awareness. Her first book on healing from the experience of feeling cast out as “Other” will be published by New Harbinger Publications in Fall 2020. Dr. Stacee also serves as clinical faculty in the counseling program at Southern New Hampshire University.

Please Note:

Only those attending the LIVE webinar will receive a certificate of attendance. Thank you!