Transcript A SMART START - University of Kentucky Graduate School

Counseling Center
Consultation and Psychological
Services
• Personal Counseling
• Individual, Couples, Group
• Support Groups
• Workshops
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Academic Support
Career Decision Making
Consultation
Outreach
Referring Distressed Students
• UKCC on-duty staff person
• Call or walk over
• Signs that referrals might be helpful:
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Depression/sadness
Anxiety/nervousness
Thoughts of suicide or harm to others
Drug and alcohol abuse
Disorientation
• Utilize the SOC
Referring Continued
Keep your own safety in mind
Don’t escalate situations
Ask direct questions
Do not assume attention-seeking or
manipulation
• Know your limits
• Ask supervisors
• Are you feeling urgent, afraid or overextended?
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Counseling Center
Consultation and Psychological
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• Graduate Student Support Group
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Difficulty with thesis or dissertation
Stress related to qualifying exams
TA or RA issues
Problems with advisor or committee
Departmental dynamics
Need balance
Trouble adjusting to new graduate program
Counseling Center
Consultation and Psychological
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Free
Confidential
13 doctoral level psychologists
Not tied to larger system
• Academic record
• UK Healthcare
• Insurance
Counseling Center
Consultation and Psychological
Services
201 Frazee Hall
(near the Student Center)
(859) 257-8701
8 am to 4:30 pm
Monday - Friday
http://www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/Counseling