Initial assessment interviews are available on an appointment basis. Advance notice of emergency visits helps the SCS arrange for a counselor to be available when the student arrives. Individual counseling is available to students who are registered for five or more credits. In individual counseling, a student meets weekly with a counselor to discuss personal concerns and problems. The kinds of topics students often talk about with their counselor include depression, stress, relationships with parents and friends, sex, alcohol and drug use, eating problems, academic difficulties, and career decisions.
Students typically complete such counseling in one to eight sessions.
Group Counseling . Counseling groups typically have six to ten members and are led by one or two counselors. Most groups meet once a week for 60 to 90 minutes and run from several sessions to an academic year. The SCS maintains a 24-hour emergency service. Skill Development Groups and Workshops.