Educational workshops provide information and the opportunity for development of better coping skills. Recent workshops have addressed adjustment to college, eating disorders, multicultural awareness, substance abuse, and sexual assault. Couples Counseling Couples counseling is provided for students and their spouses or life partners. Couples counseling follows a brief therapy model providing up to 8 weekly sessions per couple per academic year. In compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, SCS provides assessment, consultation, and referral for alcohol and other substance abuse problems, in conjunction with other community agencies that offer substance abuse programs.
All students face decisions about selecting a major and planning a career.
Students then contact SCS to further explore any important interpersonal factors that impact their career decision making. Consultation Students helping classmates or staff and faculty assisting students with personal difficulties are welcome to consult with SCS counselors. Outreach Presentations Counselors are available to provide outreach presentations to the college community on a variety of topics. Presentations may be made to classes, residence living groups, and student groups. Topics might include stress and time management, conflict management, assertiveness, communication skills, relationships, cultural diversity, eating disorders, sexual assault, substance abuse, and suicide.