Special Challenges Students Face

Students often face a variety of challenges, changes, problems and important decisions. Typical concerns include time management, improving study skills, learning more about themselves and who they want to become, building self confidence, and choosing a career.

In coping with these issues, students often feel stressed, confused, anxious and alienated. As a result, academic work and personal relationships suffer, and working with a professional counseling psychologist can be constructive.

On a college level, undergraduate and graduate students who want to study more effectively or who need assistance with graduate-exam preparation, time management, test-taking techniques or speed reading can be helpful counseling. Career counseling can help students understand their aptitudes, values and interests; clarify goals; resolve blocks to decision making; explore alternatives; and design an action plan.

Counseling

Personal counseling on a one-to-one basis can help students expand choices and overcome obstacles that interfere with their academic development and sense of well-being. Some students may find it helpful to work in a group of other students who face similar problems. Group counseling can help students develop a better understand others, achieve better relationships with their peers and teachers, receive support, and feel less alienated.

Sessions can be scheduled throughout the academic year, and students receive help in tracking their academic progress, improving decision making, communication skills, study skills, test-taking techniques, career strategies and managing anxiety. Sessions can also focus on diversity, relationship management and alcohol and drug awareness.

Stress Management