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INDIVIDUAL
COUNSELING
Students
meet with a counselor on a one-to-one basis to address a variety of
concerns. In the initial meeting your concerns will be explored
fully and an agreement will be reached between you and your counselor
about the best approach to your problem. Couples and
family counseling are available when needed.
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WALK-IN
TIME
The Counseling
Center Walk-in time is Monday through Friday, 2 - 3 p.m. You don't need
an appointment and a counselor is always available to see you.
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CRISIS
SUPPORT
If you are having a psychiatric crisis from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, you can come to the Counseling Center
without an appointment. If you have a psychiatric emergency after
5 p.m. or on the weekend, please call
Advocates Psychiatric Emergency
Services at (508) 872-3333.
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PSYCHIATRIC
CONSULTATION
Psychiatric consultation is available to students who are being seen by
a counselor at the Counseling Center. Two consultants are
available to work with the students of Framingham State College: a
psychiatrist and a psychiatric nurse specialist. A counselor
may suggest a student see a consultant to assess their possible use of
medication or to explore treatment alternatives. If the student does
decide to try medication, regular follow-up sessions with the
psychiatric consultant are provided in conjunction with ongoing therapy
with their counselor
at the Counseling Center.
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OUTREACH
PROGRAMS and CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS
For RD's,
RA's, faculty or student clubs/organizations, the Counseling Center is
the perfect resource if you're planning an outreach program.
We'll
be glad to come to your location and present workshops on a variety of
subjects. This is an easy way to provide useful and interesting
information to groups of students. Past topics include: stress
management, eating disorders, healthy relationships, body image, GLBT
issues, assertiveness, and more.
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COMMUNITY
SUPPORT
You may also wish to invite us
into your classroom or residence hall for community support when an
unexpected crisis occurs or to speak about any mental health related
topic.
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PARENT,
FACULTY, STAFF CONSULTATION
If you have a
question or concern about your son or daughter, about a student in your
classroom, or a fellow student, the Counseling Center is available to
you. A counselor will be here to advise you and discuss your
concerns. Parents and faculty, please see our guides:
Parenting Your College Student
and
A
Guide for Faculty, Staff and Parents.
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GROUP COUNSELING
The Counseling Center
offers group sessions for students who would benefit from working on
their concerns and issues in a group setting. Two examples of group
topics are Interpersonal Relationships and Adult Children of Alcoholics.
If you are interested in participating in group therapy, please discuss
this option with your counselor or contact the Counseling Center.
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RESOURCE
MATERIALS
Available for
students: a lending library of books, informational handouts and
articles, all on mental health related issues.
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GRADUATE INTERNSHIPS
The Counseling Center
provides clinical internships for Masters in Social Work students who
are in their final year of study and clinical externships/practicum's
for doctoral candidates in Clinical Psychology. For further
information, please contact the Field Department of your school to see
if an interview with the Counseling Center is appropriate.
