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What is Counseling?
Counseling is a helping process that takes place in an atmosphere of acceptance, respect, and trust. Counselors work with students in a safe and confidential environment to help them understand themselves, their behaviors, feelings, and relationships. The purpose of counseling is to help students identify their personal strengths, succeed academically and develop ways to achieve their full potential.
Common issues of concern that are addressed individually or in groups ....
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managing anxiety
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coping with and reducing stress
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difficulty adjusting to college
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adjusting to loss (death, relationships, job)
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increasing self-understanding
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making difficult decisions and clarifying choices
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assertiveness training
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relaxation techniques
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resolution of personal issues
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eating concerns
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drug/alcohol issues
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self-esteem
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academic concerns (test anxiety, study skills)
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improving communication (with parents, faculty, friends, roommates)
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gender issues
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coping with incidents of sexual assault/or other trauma
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uncertainty about life after college
The staff in the Counseling Center is here to help you. Remember, you are never alone.
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