The multiple roles graduate students assume require an enormous amount of energy and commitment that may be the cause of highly stressful situations. Often times, individuals have the responsibility of dealing with difficult circumstances on their own, but there are resources people can access that may not be widely known. People have different strategies in coping with stressful situations and the Counseling Center at UC Irvine can be an excellent source of support. The Counseling Center offers services that are designed to help you think and behave more effectively and to develop more control over your life. The services provided by the Center are free of charge to registered UCI students.
All sessions are strictly confidential.
Counseling and Psychology Many students elect to participate in group or individual psychotherapy. If you decide to participate in either type of counseling, you and your counselor will set goals so that you know what you are working toward. Group Psychotherapy can be especially beneficial for students who feel isolated, depressed, or anxious, or who are concerned about how they relate to other people. A number of counseling groups are offered each quarter. Some groups focus on specific concerns, such as stress management, eating disorders, or adult children of alcoholics, while other groups are designed to provide support for students with shared identities, such as Asian Americans, Chicanos, African Americans, gays, and lesbians.