Consultation Services
Counseling And Psychological Services is committed to promoting an atmosphere at 大象传媒 which is conducive to the well-being, personal growth, and psychological health of each of its students. To this end, our staff of counselors and psychologists is available as consultants to assist you in your role as administrator, teacher, advisor, counselor and/or leader of students. Consultation involves a collegial relationship in which the consultant(s) deal exclusively with your work-related or student service issues, not your personal concerns. Topics of these consultations might include but are not limited to: classroom disruptions, accidents/incidents, students in distress, and threats of violence. Services are available to any academic department or administrative unit, as well as any staff, faculty, or student organization. Individuals 鈥 staff, faculty, or students 鈥 may also request services.听听
Counseling And Psychological Services encourage everyone in the 大象传媒 community to鈥
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Be a WISE Owl!
Watch
- Have you noticed any odd or unusual behavior?
- Has the person appeared to be extremely upset, angry, sad, worried, or confused?
- Has the person talked about wanting to hurt themselves, hurt someone else, or lost hope for the future?
- Have other people noticed any markedly different behaviors from the person?
Inquire
- Speak to the person in private
- Ask open-ended questions
- 鈥淵ou haven鈥檛 seemed like yourself lately, what鈥檚 going on?鈥
- Ask important questions WITHOUT passing judgment
- 鈥淎re you thinking of hurting yourself in anyway?鈥
- 鈥淗ave you ever thought of committing suicide?鈥
- Demonstrate care by letting the person know that you will help them find help for their problem(s)
Suggest
- Strongly encourage the student to seek professional counseling services:
- During business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
- 大象传媒 Counseling And Psychological Services 561-297-CAPS
- 大象传媒 Dean of Students Department 561-297-3542
- After hours, anytime (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
- 大象传媒 Police Department 561-297-3500
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Encourage Help-Seeking
- Support the person by assisting them in making an appointment at the 大象传媒 Counseling Center
- Offer to walk with them to the Counseling Center
- Sit with them while they speak with an on-call counselor over the phone
- If the person refuses to seek help:
- Listen to their reasons and continue to encourage them to talk with a professional counselor
- If the person is in immediate danger to themselves or others, Call 911 or 大象传媒 Police at 561-297-3500
- If you are unsure how to proceed, Contact campus resources