Services

COUNSELING SERVICES OFFERS a wide range of services to the Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) community. These services include: individual counseling, group counseling, consultation, crisis intervention, training, referral resources, and outreach programming.

Individual Counseling provides students with the opportunity to maximize their potential by addressing personal and/or professional concerns which may interfere with their progress. Students meet with a trained professional to discuss issues such as stress management, interpersonal relationships, assertiveness, self-esteem, eating concerns, depression, as well as a variety of other emotional and developmental concerns.

Group Counseling allows students the opportunity to interact with peers who may be struggling with similar issues or concerns. Groups are facilitated by professional counselors and are tailored to meet the needs of OWU students.

Consultation offers assistance to faculty, staff, parents, and students who are concerned about psychological issues on campus. Typically, consultation involves talking with a skilled counselor or psychologist and developing a plan to address those concerns.

Crisis Intervention provides students with emergency services weekdays 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-5:00 p.m. After hours and on weekends students may contact Public Safety (740) 368-2222, The Delaware County HelpLine (740) 369-3316, or Residential Life staff for assistance.

Training is provided on a variety of professionally related topics to faculty, staff, and student groups. Additionally, Counseling Services facilitates the professional development of doctoral students through participation in our practicum training program.

Referral Resources offers the Ohio Wesleyan community referrals to outside mental health resources. Referrals are made when it is determined that our services are not appropriate.

Outreach Programming offers the university community outreach programs on a variety of relevant topics. Programs can be presented in various settings including the classroom, residential halls, or Counseling Services itself. Some possible topics include: stress management, assertiveness skills, conflict management, and acquaintance and date rape.

Other Resources

Counseling Services has a reading and relaxation room containing books, videos, and cassettes on a wide variety of psychological issues. This room also serves as a quiet place for relaxation and meditation and includes a calming water fountain, nature sounds, and tapes with relaxation and guided imagery exercises. Students can utilize this room at any time during our regular business hours.

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