Solution-focused counseling helps students take practical, goal-oriented steps to move forward. This short-term approach focuses on identifying strengths, setting clear goals, and developing strategies to manage current challenges.
Common concerns addressed in these brief, goal-oriented sessions include:
- Adjusting to college life
- Managing stress or anxiety
- Developing coping and problem-solving skills
- Improving relationships and communication
- Reducing test anxiety
- Navigating life transitions
How to Get Started
The first counseling session is an "intake" interview to determine your specific concerns and needs. Sessions will be scheduled based on the student's schedule and counselor availability. There may be times when a referral to another campus service or outside agency would be more appropriate to meet specific needs. If a referral is necessary, you will be assisted with the transition to another professional or to other appropriate community resources.
Confidentiality
Counseling with the Mystic Advising & Counseling Center is confidential. You may request in writing that the counseling staff release specific information about your counseling sessions to persons you designate by filling out an Authorization to Disclose Information form.
Model of Service
Mystic Advising and Counseling Center operates on a brief counseling model, using an evidence-based process working toward solutions to your concerns in as few sessions as possible.