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"A beacon of light on Southern's Campus"
College is an exciting and sometimes stressful time. For many, it is the first time away from home. Students are faced with increased study time, independence, social pressures, time management, and responsibilities. Some students may face problems that are not easily resolved. They may also find it difficult to deal with problems in the usual way and that talking with friends or relatives about their problems just isn't working as it did in the past.
University Counseling Services provides students the opportunity to talk with a professional counselor about their issues. The office is staffed by professional counselors and social workers. It is a place for a student to meet with an objective person who can help him/her in many ways, like developing problem solving and coping skills. Students can then apply what they learn about themselves and/or their particular situation in the "real world" so that they can begin to effectively deal with problems outside of the counseling setting.
University Counseling Services offers a wide variety of resources to help students adjust to life on campus. Our primary purpose is to provide psychological support as students pursue academic and personal goals and to enhance the quality of their experience at Southern Connecticut State University.
Spring Semester 2008 Support Group Offerings
Click on the group title for a more detailed description of each group.
1. Undergraduate Women's Group (Wed 11:15-12:45 pm)
Support in coping with college stresses, handling difficult feelings (sadness, anger, anxiety),and improving self-esteem and peer relationships. Limited spaces available.
2. Graduate Women's Group (Date/time: TBA)
Forum to address personal and professional transitions and members' concerns, such as self-esteem, relationships, impact of difficult family situations or mental heath issues, and stress management.
3. Eating Disorder Group (Mon 1:00 -2:15 pm)
Meet weekly in a safe space to discuss struggles with issues related to food and body. Explore eating behaviors (e.g. restricting food, binge/purge) and underlying causes sustaining eating struggles.
4. BEE (Behavior & Emotion Empowerment) Workshops (Wed. 1-2 pm)
Eight weekly sessions for grad and undergrad students who struggle with out-of-control emotions to learn and practice specific coping skills: Distress Tolerance, Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Relating to Others Effectively. Open format--attend one, all, or some sessions.
Online Screenings
Depression and Eating Disorder Screenings are offered every year through the counseling center. Alcohol and Drug Screening is offered through the D.A.R.C. (Drug and Alcohol Resource Center) every spring.
If you are unable to attend any of the above, or would simply prefer to take the screening in the privacy of your own room, the following Web site has numerous confidential screenings available: https://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/login.asp?keyword=SCSU
Your results may indicate that it would be a good idea to seek counseling. If so, or if you would like to talk with a mental health professional, call University Counseling Services at (203) 392-5475.
Contact us:
Counseling Services
Engleman B-219
Phone: (203) 392-5475
Fax: (203) 392-5478
Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
A counselor is on call everyday for walk-in crises and phone consultations.
After-hours emergencies:
Call 911 or the university police at (203) 392-5375.
