Overview
College can be a fun and exciting time for making new friends, exploring new academic heights, and learning how to make it on your own. College is also about change and facing new challenges. It is not uncommon to feel stressed, overwhelmed, or confused about how to handle such situations. This is where counseling can be helpful.
The WAU Counseling services for students are provided virtually through Telehealth partner Uwill.
Counseling Services Offered
Mental Wellness Services
What is “Wellness?” Wellness is a way of living that encourages holistic health that is supportive of academic and personal success and fulfillment.
Behavior Change/Lifestyle Management Programs are action-oriented programs designed to modify a lifestyle factor and/or facilitate behavior change (i.e., stress management, weight management, nutrition management, etc.).
Mental Wellness Workshops are also provided through Uwill.
Consultation Services
Consultations for staff, advisors, administrators, or faculty can address such issues as the services that are available on- and off-campus, how to refer a student to the counselor, how to resolve a particular situation, how to recognize students in trouble, etc. For more information, contact the Vice President, Center for Student Life.
Concerned others should be aware that confidential information about a particular student’s contact with the counselor will not be divulged to any concerned party without the student’s written permission (in keeping with the law and ethical standards). Nevertheless, consultation is often very helpful to those who are worried about a student – it can help clarify what the student may be experiencing, ways to be helpful to the student, what sort of resources might be available to the student, etc.
What is Counseling?
Counseling is the process of discussing difficulties and exploring possible solutions with someone who is a trained mental health professional. Counseling can help you clarify your concerns, gain insight into yourself and others, and learn new ways to most effectively cope and/or resolve problems.
Individual Counseling
Individual counseling is provided to help you sort out your situation, your feelings, your options and resources that might be of help to you.
Students seek counseling for a wide variety of concerns which include but not limited to:
- Relationships issues with family, friends, roommates, or other important people in your life
- Sexual identity or sexual orientation
- Feelings of anxiety or panic
- Life decisions or direction
- Feelings of depression, hopelessness
- Self-esteem
- Coping with a psychological or physical illness or disability
- Coping with traumatic events or memories
*Counseling is confidential, protected by law and by ethical standards.
