Intervention varies with the severity of the offending behavior. Traumatic Changes in Personal Relationships Personal problems often result when an individual experiences a traumatic change in a personal relationship. The death of a family member or close friend, difficulties in marriage or family relationships, divorce, changes in family responsibilities and difficulties in other significant relationships can all result in increased stress and psychological difficulties. If a student shares concerns regarding disruptive eating patters such as excessive dieting, uncontrolled binge eating, and induced vomiting after eating, it is important that professional treatment be accessed as soon as possible. Numberous factors are involved in the cause of disordered eating and effective treatment must address psychological, social, as well as biological aspects of this problem.
Many students find the demands of their university program to be greater than they anticipated.
While it is expected that all students will go through some adjustment period in this regard, those who demonstrate a consistent discrepancy between their performance and their potential may be in need of assistance. Difficulty keeping up with course work, inadequate preparation for exams, incapacitating test anxiety or problems associated with concentration are all issues which suggest referral to counselling resources on campus. Student Retention Issues Research suggests that counselling is effective in combating student attrition. Students who are considering dropping out, contemplating a transfer to another educational institution, or worrying about possible academic failure may find counselling assistance beneficial in their decision making process. Aside from the signs and symptoms that may suggest the need for counselling, there are other general guidelines which may help a faculty or staff member define the limits of his or her involvement with a particular student's problem.