WHAT IS COUNSELING?
Counseling is a collaborative effort between the counselor and client. Professional counselors help clients identify goals and potential solutions to problems which cause emotional turmoil; seek to improve communication and coping skills; strengthen self-esteem; and promote behavior change and optimal mental health. ().
HOW LONG DOES COUNSELING TAKE?
Ideally, counseling is terminated when the problem that you pursued counseling for becomes more manageable or is resolved. At Florida 久久精品福利资源, individual counseling is offered on a short-term basis (e.g., 6-10 sessions). Each session is 45 minutes.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR COUNSELING SERVICES?
Full-time and part-time students currently registered and enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Florida Memorial.
HOW DO I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?
The best way to schedule services is by completing the Counseling Services Request Form:
Walk-ins are also welcome! If a counselor is available, students will be appropriately assisted. However, please understand preference will be given to students with scheduled appointments unless emergency and/or crisis.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE INITIAL SESSION?
The counselor will provide an overview of the counseling process, gather important background information, and discuss the distressing issue the student is facing. The counselor will help the student to determine what they expect to gain from therapy. Sometimes assessments will be completed during the initial session as well.
WHO PERFORMS PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS?
The University Counseling Services does not perform psychological or psychiatric evaluations; nor does it prescribe medication. However, UCS can help students identify providers in the community who can provide those services.
WHAT IF I NEED A REFERRAL FOR PRIVATE THERAPY?
When necessary, the University Counseling Services will refer students to the appropriate community mental health or private practice resources. Examples of this include circumstances in which longer-term, more intensive, or more specialized treatment are indicated (e.g., substance abuse treatment, eating disorder, in-patient care). The cost of these types of therapeutic interventions are not covered via student fees. Students will be expected to pay out of pocket or via their insurance plans.