Individual Counseling
Individual counseling is a confidential one-on-one intervention with a counselor. There is no preset limit to the number of counseling sessions available for every student. The therapist along with the student will determine the duration and frequency of sessions during the initial evaluation and treatment planning phase. Sessions usually last 45 to 50 minutes and meet weekly or biweekly, depending on the treatment plan. Examples of problems worked on are listed below along with links to self-help information.
Anxiety
Depression
- http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression/complete-index.shtml
- http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_signs
Anger
Low self-esteem
Thoughts of harming yourself
Conflicts with partner or family member
- http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/familyissues.html
- http://www.helpguide.org/mental/improve_relationships.htm
Dealing with an abusive relationship
- http://www.helpguide.org/mental/domestic_violence_abuse_types_signs_causes_effects.htm
- http://www.helpguide.org/mental/domestic_violence_abuse_help_treatment_prevention.htm
- http://www.tcfv.org/
- www.aardvarc.org/dv/states/txdv.shtml
- http://www.womenslaw.org/laws_state_type.php?id=13422&state_code=PG
Grief and loss
Sexual abuse
Adjusting to civilian life after war and post-war traumatic experiences
- http://www.helpguide.org/mental/post_traumatic_stress_disorder_symptoms_treatment.htm
- http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/reintegration/guide-pdf/SMGuide.pdf
Eating disorders
Obsessions and compulsions
- http://www.ocfoundation.org/O_C.aspx
- http://www.helpguide.org/mental/obsessive_compulsive_disorder_ocd.htm
Alcohol/substance abuse
Coping with illness
Sexual orientation