What are common reasons that athletes meet with a Counselor?
• Recovering from injury
• Performance anxiety
• Anger issues
• Eating disorders
• Substance use
• Self confidence
• Academic concerns
• Emotion regulation
• Relationship issues
• Athletic Burn-out
• Depression
• Conflicts with teammates or coaches
• Grief or loss
How can meeting with a Counselor help?
Meeting with a Counselor to discuss issues pertaining to student-life, personal-life and/or athletics can help you tremendously. The key, however, is being open to freely discussing issues and realizing the counseling session environment is strictly confidential and safe!
Counselors are licensed professionals that can help with performance enhancement as well as general mental health concerns. Whether you would like to overcome performance anxiety in your sport, or discuss symptoms of depression, a counselor provides a confidential opportunity to explore these concerns. Working with a counselor can help you gain insight and guide you toward reaching your maximum potential as a student and as an athlete.
How do I know if counseling can help me?
Are you unsure if counseling is right for you? Are you confused about the emotions you are experiencing? Do you wonder if there are other students experiencing what you are experiencing? Then visit the following link:
http://www.ulifeline.org/hpu/
We encourage you to visit ULifeline, an anonymous, confidential, online resource center, where college students can be comfortable searching for the information they need and want regarding emotional health. Complete the anonymous Self-Evaluator to learn if a treatable mental health problem is affecting you or a friend. The tool will guide you toward best next-steps to prioritize your mental health.
Who will know that I am meeting with a Counselor?
No one. All meetings are confidential, and no information will be revealed to teammates, coaches, athletic trainers, parents, or professors without written permission from the athlete.
How much does it cost?
The best price there is…NOTHING! Counseling sessions are free of charge.
Where is the Counseling Center located and what are the hours?
The Counseling Center is located on the third floor of the Slane Student Center and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, please contact Campus Security at (336) 841-9111, the Resident Director on Duty at (336) 880-4409, or call 9-1-1.
