Student Life from the outside looking in Student

Student Life … from the outside looking in.

Student Life. . .

Life Today… Problems and stresses are a characteristic of modern living. Generally we develop strategies that enable us to manage well our “issues of everyday living. ” Sometimes our coping strategies fail us and, help is needed. up close and personal…

Student Life…on the inside Difficulty - understanding professors; making friends; coping with life demands; managing change. Freedom – living on my own; decision making & choices Fear - that program will be too difficult; of competition from brighter, younger, or older students; of disappointing parents Life Management – maintaining a healthy balance

Student Life…on the inside Identity/Self Concept – small fish in a big pond; being perceived as a klutz or some other kind of undesirable by other students Relationships –roommate/workgroup problems; shyness Time Management – so much work so little time; handling the competing distractions Worry/Anxiety - over choosing the wrong major; or being able to successfully complete the program.

UTT Student Counselling Services

UTT SCS Assists individuals, groups of students and the organization to better manage the “issues of everyday living” that negatively impact on student psycho-social well-being and academic success. We are here to listen and help when needed.

Myths about UTT SCS. . . People using the SCS are weak and cannot handle their stories. The SCS is for “mad” people or people with “big” issues. Counsellors make you lie on a couch, ask how you feel about your mother/father/whatever and then instruct you what to do to fix things. Counselling at the SCS are not really professional or as good as what is available elsewhere.

Myths about the UTT SCS. . . You have no choice in the matter if it’s suggested that you should speak with the SCS Counsellor. When you go to the SCS a “tag” is put on your file by the university. As soon as you leave the Counsellors tell instructors/administration/parents whatever you share with them.

UTT SCS serving the UTT community by providing professional counselling/therapy assisting students to effectively meet educational and life goals through skills identification and empowering development enhancing the learning environment through consultation and outreach Helping Students Succeed

UTT SCS o a multi-disciplinary professional Clinical team providing comprehensive and confidential short-term holistic interventions and counselling o services are goal-oriented, designed to address both issues of everyday living and issues specific to student life. o accessible to students - offices/service locations on the campuses of the UTT o no fees for counselling and some testing services to registered students of the UTT

UTT SCS services to students Relationship Counselling ü ü Marital & Family Conflict Resolution Evaluation and Testing l l College Adjustment Substance Abuse Assessments & Referrals Educational Outreach Helping Students Succeed

UTT SCS services to students Individual Counselling ü ü ü Anxiety/Phobias Alcohol & Substance Abuse Depression Eating Disorders Grief/Loss Parenting Relationships Stress & Time Management Study Skills Self Esteem Test Anxiety Trauma/Recovery

UTT SCS access/referrals Walk-In/Self Referral Peer Referral Telephone Due to the Covid 19 restrictions Student Counsellors are accessible via telecounselling means only (via Student Bookings, Microsoft Teams, telephone calls) Academic/Admin. Referral Family e-mail (@your risk) UTT SCS: Available Monday – Friday; By Appointment

the UTT SCS is. . CONFIDENTIAL All information received during the counselling process remains confidential except: Where the Counsellor is subpoenaed by a court of law or; Where there is a threat of or risk to life and limb. Information shared with the Counsellor is held in trust and does not form part of one’s student records. Files held in trust are shredded several years after graduation. Any other disclosure of information requires signed consent.

the UTT SCS is. . VOLUNTARY 1. No one can force a student to speak with the Counsellor or to utilise the UTT SCS. 2. Referral to the UTT SCS WILL NOT affect or jeopardize a student’s status.

the UTT SCS is… PROFESSIONAL 1. Counsellors must have at minimum a Masters Degree in at least one Clinical discipline. 2. Maintain ethical and practice standards of local and international professional organizations and accrediting agencies.

UTT Student Counselling Services Talking with a Counsellor can help you really get on top of things.

UTT STUDENT COUNSELLING SERVICES (SCS) To make an appointment contact us at: Student Bookings For more information on the services we provide please read about SCS. We are here to listen and help.