The Counseling and Testing Center is always available to help your son or daughter if they should experience difficult times. It is not unusual for a student to come to the college having already received counseling at home. Others may not have previous counseling experience but might have a difficult time in making the transition to college. In either of these circumstances, students and parents are advised to use the consultation services of the Counseling and Testing Center to get information about the best options available to them. Parents are also reminded that their continued support and involvement is often crucial to the well being of the student.
Counseling often involves the disclosure of sensitive personal information.
Any information a client shares with Counseling Center staff members is protected by professional ethics and state law. The center will not even disclose whether a student has used our services. It is certainly understandable that you may wish to be involved when your son or daughter seeks counseling. Often, the best source of information for parents about their counseling is from the student. While it is not legal or ethical for the Counseling Center to provide parents with information that their child reveals in counseling, parents are always welcome to call the Center and provide us with information or share concerns about your child.