Individual Personal Counseling
Assistance is provided to students who are experiencing depression,
anxiety and/or panic attacks, faulty relationships, family problems, confusion
concerning choice of college major or career, and any other conflicts and
problems that may be interfering with their academic progress.
Group Counseling
Group sessions are offered to assist students with issues such as depression,
stress management, assertiveness, and improving interpersonal relationships.
Testing
Personality, intelligence, and achievement testing is administered
by a licensed psychologist. The results are used in conjunction with the
counseling process. Depression and anxiety screenings are also administered.
Consultation, Outreach, and Referral
The psychologist is available to consult with UPG faculty, staff, students
and a student's family in order to provide information and direction to
appropriate mental health services. A list of area services and resources
is available.
Information and Resources
An information and brochure display case is located at the entrance
to the Counseling Center. Students will find information on a variety of
mental health topics in addition to information on community resources.
Relaxation tapes to help reduce anxiety, stress and tension are available
for rental.
Services for Students with Psychiatric/Emotional Disabilities
Students with psychiatric/emotional disabilities may identify and provide
appropriate documentation of their disability in the Counseling Center
and/or Learning Resources Center. The students may then be referred to
the Learning Resources Center for academic services.
There is no charge for services.
Confidentiality is strictly maintained
For more information on the following topics click on the links below:
Assistance for Victims
of Crimes of Sexual Violence
National Depression
Screening Day
Symptoms of Anxiety
Overcoming Shyness
Breathing Exercise to
Promote Relaxation