I found more ways to deal with problems I had than I dreamed imaginable. In a first meeting, a counselor gives particular attention to helping the student explore the situation and determine what resources would be most helpful. Then together they plan how to find them. People are commenting on my assertiveness. They discuss such issues as personal feelings or relationships with others and develop new ways to understand and deal with those things.
Some groups explore relationships.
Others may focus on particular topics, such as self-esteem, alcoholic families, or eating difficulties. All groups are led by members of the Counseling staff. These might include a death, a major loss, or a drastic change of life direction. At times like these, talking with a counselor may help to restore some balance and to keep the matter from seriously affecting other parts of a person's life. I feel much more in control of the parts of my life that I formerly felt in crisis about.