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Counseling - Counseling Process
What is the counseling process? * The initial meeting will provide an opportunity for you to tell the counselor what your needs and concerns are and what you hope to accomplish in counseling. You will be able to ask any questions about the process and benefits of counseling, about the limits of confidentiality, and about the many other services available. If your needs would best be met by another department within Montana Tech, or by an agency o r professional in the community, your counselor will help you to get in contact with the appropriate people. This initial meeting is also a primary avenue to get to know one another. It is important to build a trusting relationship with the counselor in this early stage. As trust develops, it becomes easier to talk about feelings and needs and the changes you wish to make. Personal commitment to your own personal growth is crucial to success. You can enhance your development by taking risks, such as di sclosing information that is difficult to talk about, being open, honest, and actively participating. You can continue this process between sessions, focusing on the changes you want to make, and working on specific assignments made by your counselor. Just as you and your counselor work together to identify your needs and plan your counseling sessions, the ending of counseling should be planned together, whenever possible. When you think you are ready to end counseling, discuss this with your counselor. *From Texas A&M's Student Counseling Service, with their permission.
How do I make an appointment? Appointments may be made by calling or stopping by and talking to:
OR by contacting our counselors directly:
8:00 am - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday *Keeping appointments and being on time is part of the personal commitment you must make. For the courtesy of other students and the staff, if you are unable to keep your appointment, you must contact us and cancel the appointment as far in advance as possible. All Counselors hold a Master's degree in Counseling. Any discussions between you and the counselor are confidential. Personal information is never given to anyone without your direct knowledge and approval following the American Counseling Association's ethical guidelines. Are counseling groups offered at Montana Tech?Groups will be offered as needed or requested. Call 496-4429 or 496-3730 for further information. What services are offered? You can find the emotional support you need in any variety of situations. Our professional staff can assist you in developing greater self-awareness, independence, and self-direction in such areas as:
Appointments usually run 45-50 minutes, depending on the circumstances and the counselors' schedules. During the school year, it is important to respect the counselors' time as other students are often waiting to be seen. When your counselor indicates the session time is up, please respect these time limits. What programs could Montana Tech counseling professionals present to a club, classroom, training, or community group?
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