USF 2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 20
Location/phone: SVC 2124, (813) 974-2831
Web address: http://usfweb.usf.edu/counsel
The Counseling Center is a comprehensive, student-oriented facility providing services in educational skill enhancement, life planning, and mental health to the USF community. The Center offers individual treatment on a time-limited basis and makes referrals to in-house therapy groups or to community settings for appropriate management of problems requiring longer-term care. All services preserve the confidentiality of students. For more information about any of the following services, call 974-2831 or stop by SVC 2124.
Counseling Services are designed to enhance the personal, academic, emotional, social, career and life planning effectiveness of students. Fully accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS), the USF Counseling Center is staffed by professional psychologists and psychiatrists licensed to practice in the state of Florida. These professionals assist students in developing a clearer sense of identity, establishing greater autonomy, discovering strengths and weaknesses, identifying realistic educational and career goals, and becoming more insightful, self-directing individuals. Services aimed at early detection, greater self-understanding, effective problem-solving and informed decision-making include: intake evaluation and disposition, crisis intervention, psychological assessment, time-limited individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, personal growth groups and both time-limited and ongoing psychotherapy groups. Adjunctive services include psychiatric consultation, anxiety management, and skill-enhancement workshops.
The L.E.A.R.N. Program (Learning Enhancement and Academic Resources Network) offers a student-centered environment dedicated to helping students develop their academic skills and strategies for success in college and life-long learning. Support is provided through three accredited courses: Critical Reading and Writing (REA 2105), which also qualifies as a Gordon Rule requirement, Learning Strategies (REA 1605), and Academic Strategies (REA 2930), offered at mid-semester for students who are performing below expectations. Additionally, a variety of free workshops are offered each semester, which focus on specific learning strategies such as textbook reading, test-preparation and test-taking, note-taking, and time management.
Testing and Assessment Services enhance the effectiveness of counseling by providing objective information about students. Tests of abilities, aptitudes, career interests, personality, reading comprehension, study skills, and other complex psychological attributes are available as part of the counseling process.
The Outreach and Workshop Program offers a Student Success Series of workshops and groups on a variety of topics such as life planning, stress management, test and performance anxiety, relationships, anger management, depression, and self esteem. Workshops are listed in the Oracle and schedules for each semester are posted on the Counseling Center’s website. Consultation and liaison relationships are maintained with student groups and staff/faculty.
The Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) is a source of information, educational programming, consultation, and therapy for addiction and substance abuse concerns for the USF community. CASA consultation and education services include presentations for campus groups or classes, consultation with campus organizations and committees, and informational materials. CASA clinical services include assessment of addiction or substance abuse problems, consultation, intervention, referrals, and individual and group therapy resources. CASA also provides the Alcohol 101 and Attitudes and Alternatives Program for students in violation of University alcohol and other drug policy.
Veterans Services provides specialized services and programs to veterans, eligible dependents, active duty personnel, and members of the Selected Reserve. The staff assists students with their use of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Educational Benefits, and serve as information and referral resources. Veterans Services was established to act as a liaison, whenever possible, between the VA students and the VA or various USF offices in order to help resolve problems. Veterans Services is the point where students submit all paperwork concerning VA Educational Benefits. Programs to help students financially include VA Work-Study Program, VA Deferment of Fees, Advance Payment Program and VA Tutorial Assistance. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except University holidays). For further information, contact the staff in SVC 2127, call 974-2291, or visit our web page (http://usfweb.usf.edu/vetserve/).
Vocational Rehabilitation services are available for qualifying students and include vocational evaluation, vocational and personal counseling and guidance, coordination of services, training assistance, provision of books and supplies, and treatment. For additional information, please call 974-2002.
Please send questions or comments to:
Karen M. Hall - webcat@ugs.usf.edu
Effective Date: Semester I, 2006
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