PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

Psychological services are provided by a staff of trained, licensed mental health professionals, as well as mental health interns.  Our staff includes psychologists and licensed clinical social workers.

COUNSELING SERVICES
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• Relationships (with parents, partner, instructor, roommate)
• Self-esteem issues
• Depression and Anxiety
• Academic Stress
• Loss and Grief
• Ethnic/Cultural identity
• Sexual Identity
• Gay, lesbian, bisexual transgender
• Past Abuse
• Time management, procrastination
• Trauma
• Substance Use/Abuse
• Eating disorders, body image
• Foreign Student, Immigrant, Refugee Concerns
• Women's issues
• Men's issues
• Group Therapy

 CONFIDENTIALITY
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Attendance, as well as session content is strictly confidential. We do not reveal information about a student's participation to ANYONE without the student's written consent or in very specific situations where required by law to report to appropriate persons.

SUPPORT GROUPS
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Each year, Psychological Services of Student Health Services, offers a variety of groups addressing different mental health concerns for currently enrolled students. The 9-10 week groups will take place beginning the month of February 2008. To enroll, simply show up the first day of the group at the new Student Health Building, HC100, Room 155 or call Donna to register (415) 452-5363.

Free Support & Psychoeducational Groups, Spring 2008:

Relaxation And Meditation
Fridays, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Beginning February 8, 2008

A support group for people wanting to reduce stress and find serenity in their lives through meditation and relaxation. UNLIKE the other groups offered at Psychological Services, this group is a drop-in group. So please feel free to come whenever you wish to. Regular attendance, while beneficial, is not required.

Healthy vs. Abusive Relationships
Fridays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Beginning February 8, 2008
Learn how to communicate more effectively, resolve conflicts, and improve friendships and romantic relationships! We will also identify "red flags" for emotionally abusive interactions, so you can protect yourself from both emotional abuse and physical violence.

Mindfulness & Mood
Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Beginning February 7, 2008

This is a group to learn how to cope with feelings of depression and anxiety. Most people will experience some degree of depression and anxiety in their lives. We CAN learn to feel better, because these are treatable conditions. We will look at how mindfulness can positively affect mood.

Overcoming Anxiety & Self-Consciousness In Groups
Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Beginning February 7, 2008

This workshop is designed for students who feel self-conscious, boring, and uncomfortable in social situations (such as class discussions). You will be taught strategies that will help you participate more actively in life, including the classroom.

Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Beginning February 5, 2008

Further your healing process through the mediums of writing and art, along with sharing in a safe and supportive environment. If you have not addressed your abuse in individual therapy, you may be encouraged to do so as an adjunct to this group.

Procrastination - Stop Waiting Around!
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Beginning February 6, 2008

Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today. Let's look at how anxiety and other factors affect our not getting things done earlier. Learn how to get things done sooner.

HOURS
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Monday and Tuesday
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(Last appointment taken at 5:00 p.m.)

Wednesday
      8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.   
(Last appointment taken at 3:00 p.m.)

Thursday, & Friday
      9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.   
(Last appointment taken at 3:00 p.m.)

Hours Subject to Change
(415) 239-3148
for appointments, or drop by HC100