WHY COUNSELING?

The function of counseling is to help you work on the concerns, issues or problems that you are facing.

Sometimes simply sharing your thoughts and feelings in confidence with someone who is objective and a good listener is helpful when you have a decision to make.

Sometimes counseling involves providing you with, or directing you to, certain types of information and then helping you to understand that information.

At other times, counseling may involve helping you to change your feelings about yourself or others, or helping you to change some of your behavior. Some of the reasons for which individuals seeks counseling include a desire to:

                                    * increase self-confidence
                                    * become more assertive
                                    * cope more effectively with stress
                                    * overcome loneliness
                                    * overcome feelings of depression
                                    * cope with death of a loved one
                                    * improve relationships with family members or friends
                                    * deal with divorce in the family
                                    * clarify values and priorities
                                    * control test anxiety
                                    * choose or change a major curriculum
                                    * plan for a future career
                                    * understand sexuality and life-styles
                                    * learn to avoid substance abuse

WHAT ARE THE  WARNING SIGNS?
How to determine when it's time to see a counselor:

• Do you feel sad, depressed, "down in the dumps"?

• Do you lose interest / pleasure in your usual activities?

• Do you feel irritable all the time, for no particular reason?

• Do you feel sad instantly for no particular reason?

• Do you suddenly lose your appetite?

• Does  your appetite increase noticeably?

• Do you have difficulty sleeping/or are you sleeping too much?

• Does your energy level fall?

• You have problems concentrating on your work

• You have problems making decisions

• You have physical symptoms for which your physician is unable to explain

• You feel as if you are not worth anything

• You are overwhelmed by feelings of guilt

• You think the world would be a better place without you

• Does the future seem hopeless?   

SERVICES

• Stress Management

• Educational and Vocational Counseling

• Study Tips

• Time Management

• Individual and Group Sessions

• Peer Counseling

• Secure confidentiality policy

OUR STAFF

Mrs. Patricia Eves - University Counselor

Mrs. Grace Arnold - University Counselor

• Professionally trained full-time counselors

• One part-time psychiatrist

• Experience in adult development

HOW TO USE OUR CENTRE

• Pay a nominal fee to psychiatrist
• Make appointments by phone or visit reception
• Drop in for emergencies

Call or visit our reception area: Ext.2460 / 2028-9 or 512-2260/512-2028