Students can participate in individual counseling sessions, group counseling, or can visit during the daily walk-in clinic hours. Counselors can provide consultation, referrals and suggest local resources.
Individual Counseling is a cooperative venture between the client and the counselor.
The focus is on clarifying the concern, exploring options that may become evident to address the concern, and formulating realistic goals that can provide direction to students. Students typically come in once per week for a 45 to 50-minute session, but may be seen more or less frequently depending on individual needs. The approach of the Counseling Center is generally short-term and problem-focused.
Group Counseling is a powerful venue for growth and change.
Not only do students receive tremendous understanding, support, and encouragement from others facing similar issues, but they also gain different perspectives and ideas on those issues. Most students, though somewhat apprehensive at first, report that the group experience was helpful far beyond their expectations.
Walk-in clinic from 1:00 -2:00 pm, Monday-Friday.
Students can come into the Center without an appointment and see a counselor on a first-come, first-served basis. During a brief assessment interview, students can talk with counselors about their issues or problems, and a decision is made about the most appropriate follow-up to help resolve those problems.