What is Counseling?

Maintaining mental health is essential for academic success and a productive career in the aviation/aerospace industry. The mission of Counseling Services is to help students achieve their educational goals, learn the process of problem solving, increase and enhance their capacity for satisfying interpersonal relationships, narrow their career goals, and make full use of their potential for continued growth beyond their educational experience at ERAU.

Counseling is a process in which a counselor and a student work together to resolve issues that are of concern to the student. Issues addressed in counseling vary from adjustment to college life, study skills, relationship problems, and stress, to more serious problems. In order to get the most from this experience, the student must be an active participant in establishing what goals are important, exploring potential solutions and experimenting with new and potentially more effective ways of perceiving or behaving. A brochure about Counseling is available as a download (PDF).

Students may schedule an appointment with a counselor by calling Health Services at 6653. Every attempt is made to schedule appointments as soon as possible. There may be instances, however, when a counselor is unavailable or out of the office. Please leave a message if possible.

Jessica Humes, MA
Licenced Associate Counselor
(928) 777-6653
Humesj3@erau.edu

Please call or e-mail us anytime to answer any questions, concerns or to set up a time to see us.

Canceling appointments

It is important to realize that when making an appointment you are reserving a time with a counselor. Therefore, if for any reason, you are unable to keep your appointment, please call Counseling Services in advance so that the time can be used by another student in need.

Satisfaction

While Counseling Services regularly evaluates student satisfaction of services, we appreciate hearing your feedback on how to improve what we do. You may do this by talking to or e-mailing our staff directly at the information listed below:

(928) 777-6653

Counseling Services are provided in accord with the ethical standards of the American Counseling Association, ACA Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice (American Counseling Association [ACA], 1997).

Please check in at Health Services. The administrative assistant will ask you to fill out an information sheet. This sheet asks the usual. There's also a sheet on your rights in regards to confidentiality. When you meet with your counselor, the counselor will ask you about the reasons you have come in. Basically, in addition to getting to know you, the counselor is trying to understand what's going on and how he or she can be helpful. Sometimes students feel helped by just telling someone what is going on and having someone understand. Sometimes students need more time to figure out the problem or need more support than just a session or two can provide. How long you will continue to come will be something that you and the counselor will figure out depending on your needs.

Personal Counseling

Students may meet one-to-one with a counselor to discuss feelings or problems related to their social, emotional, or academic functioning. Counselors offer objectivity, caring, support and confidentiality in a manner and setting designed to promote desired change in these areas. A few of the reasons students seek counseling are: ~ stress ~ family problems ~ roommate conflicts ~ adjustment to college life ~ relationships ~ depression ~ addictions ~ anxiety ~ nonassertiveness ~ lack of concentration or motivation ~ inadequate study skills. Apart from specific issues, some students use counseling sessions as an opportunity for personal growth through learning more about their personal strengths and weaknesses and exploring new values.

Couples Counseling

Open to students and spouses or partners. This service is provided to work on relationship building techniques, increase communication skills and work on conflict resolution skills.

Group Experiences

For students on a variety of issues related to their needs: transition to college life, women's support group, developing self-esteem, dealing with grief/loss, healthy relationships.

Crisis Intervention

For emergencies regarding student safety and well-being, including suicidal thoughts or attempts, threats to other persons, sexual assault, severe depression, and anxiety.

Referrals

Referrals to community resources as needed.

Consultation

For students, faculty, academic staff and university administrators who are concerned about the unusual, problematic or potentially harmful behavior of others.

Self-help Library

Features a selection of materials, which may be checked out by students. Please review the selections of books available at the Wellness Center.
Download a .pdf file with titles (you will need Acrobat Reader, see below ).
Self-help Library

1. During Office Hours - When a student identifies a concern as an emergency and needs to be seen as soon as possible, every effort will be made to accommodate that request.
2. After Hours & Weekends - Contact Campus Safety (777-6671) - Give your name and number to the operator. The operator will attempt to contact a counselor who will promptly return your call.
3. If you live on campus contact campus safety 928-777-6671 or your RA. If you live off campus call 911 first, if you still need counseling services call campus safety at 928-777-6671.

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