Frequently Asked
Questions
Where are we located?
The Center for Counseling and Psychological Services is located
in Landon Union 205.
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What is the Counseling Center?
The Counseling Center is a part of the Student Affairs Division.
Our major goal is to provide services to students to help them grow
and develop emotionally. Individual counseling is offered, as well
as small groups that are occasionally formed for mutual support
and shared learning.
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Who is eligible for Counseling
Services?
All currently registered students are eligible for free services.
A student who is younger than 18 needs to have parental/guardian
consent for therapy.
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Consultation and Crisis Intervention?
Any full or part-time undergraduate or graduate student currently
enrolled at Barry University is eligible for a confidential counseling
appointment. During this appointment, the counselor and the student
will discuss counseling options which may include group, individual,
or couple counseling at the Counseling Center or in the community.
All services provided by the Counseling Center are confidential
and free of charge. The Counseling Center staff is well qualified
to deal with emergencies. The Center has 24-hour cell phone coverage
for students living on campus. Commuter students are entitled to
the same services as residents during the weekday. After hours and
on weekends, commuter students in crisis are advised to call the
Switchboard of Miami in Dade at 305-358-HELP, or the Crisis Hotline
in Broward, "First Call For Help," at 954-467-6333.
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How Long is a Session?
Sessions usually last 50 minutes.
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How do I Get The Most Out
of Counseling?
Think about your overall purpose; be completely honest (otherwise
you are wasting your time); be willing to take a close look at yourself
... your attitudes, behaviors, and feelings.
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Is this Confidential?
Without a signed release of information from the student/client,
the counselor may not discuss any specifics of the student/client’s
situation nor confirm whether a student is receiving counseling
services.
Confidentiality may be broken to protect the safety of
you or others. Exceptions to confidentiality are:
- a student poses clear and imminent danger to self or another
- neglect or abuse to the individual or others
- a court-ordered subpoena that requires the counselor to release
information
- consultation with other counseling staff members for professional
purposes
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Are there educational programs
available?
Educational programs are available to students, faculty, and staff
for information and support. Some of the topics on which programs
are offered include:
- Stress & Time Management
- Body Image Issues
- Eating Disorders
- Grief and Loss
- Family Issues
- Physical, Sexual, Emotional Abuse
- Rape or Date Rape
- Difficulty Concentrating or Studying
- Loneliness
- Problems with Sleeping or Eating
- Identity Issues
- Sexual Orientation
- Self-Esteem
- Substance Abuse
- Relationship Conflicts
- Communication Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Suicide Prevention
- Depression
- Dealing with Anxiety
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