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Counseling
services are scheduled by appointment and on a walk
in basis when a therapist is available. CAPS is open
from 9:00 – 5:00 Monday through Thursday. 9-4 on Friday. However students who are experiencing
a psychological or emotional crisis can receive crisis
intervention services 24-hours per day. After hours
contact with a CAPS psychologist can be arranged by
contacting security at extension 8111.
If you are concerned about a student who is under
the influence of drugs or alcohol, has
taken an overdose of medication, you feel a suicidal
gesture or attempt is imminent, or may be in need
of
IMMEDIATE medical attention, one or more of the following
numbers should be contacted before or instead of
CAPS:
| 911 |
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674-8111 |
| 434-7206 |
| 1-800-282-3171 |
| 722-5257 |
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When a student comes in for a visit, the counselor
may provide for one or more of the following services:
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- Referral
to Community Mental Facilities
- Referral
to a Psychiatrist Health System
- Referral
to Inpatient Services
- Referral
to Private Practitioner
- Crisis
Intervention
- Emergency
Response Service
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Individual and relationship counseling are the most
frequently used services at Counseling and Psychological
Services. Individual counseling can focus on concerns
such as anxiety and tension, anger, depression, procrastination,
grief due to the loss of a loved one, loneliness, lack
of self-esteem, lack of self-confidence and eating disorders.
Relationship counseling focuses on improving or understanding
relationships and communication skills between roommates,
friends, spouses, and parents. Relationship counseling
can also help a student develop better social and living
skills. This may be especially useful for students in
the residence halls.
CAPS
offers opportunities for people to better understand
themselves and to grow in their ability to be effective
in relationships with others. This may involve changing
self-defeating behavior thought patterns, understanding
uncomfortable feelings, or enhancing personal strengths
and abilities.
- developing
greater independence and maturity
- attaining
greater self-understanding to better handle life situations
- accepting
self-responsibility for behavior
- managing
stress and anxiety appropriately
- living
by a personal value system
- creating
a healthy and satisfying balance in life
- developing
mature sexuality
- developing
and maintaining satisfying interpersonal relationships
- enhancing
self-esteem and self-confidence
- resolving
conflicts and improving decision-making skills
- depression
or problems with mood
- difficulties
with anger or conflict management
- bereavement
or unresolved issues
- suicidal
thoughts
- sexual
concerns or sexual harassment
- clarification
of values
- anxiety,
panic attacks or excessive stress
- social
isolation or limited social skills
- test
anxiety
- academic
pressures or fear of failure
- unassertive
behaviors
-
perfectionism
- eating
and dietary behaviors
- sleep
disturbances
- abusive
behaviors toward self or others
- gender
differences
- cultural
issues regarding adjustment and adaptation
- communication
problems
- financial
stress
- transferring
out of Florida Tech
- de-individuation
from family
- loss
due to unemployment, divorce, custody, death, changing
partners, physical illness and life transitions
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Relationship
counseling can help couples improve communication, self-awareness
and insight, and relationship skills. Two CAPS therapists
generally work with a couple providing a variety of
interventions to assist in problem solving. Couples
may be given joint or individual homework assignments
and both partners will be given the opportunity to explore
intrapersonal as well as personal issues. Couples counseling
is available to help the student and his/her partner
cope with the unique stresses of student life.
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Vocational
counseling can aid in career development. It facilitates
students in exploring realistic career options, choice
of major and appropriate fit, as well as prediction
of job fit or satisfaction.
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Psychological assessment is typically
conducted to aid in the assessment of a client's
concerns. It is also
useful in the development of the counseling treatment
plan. Testing areas include psychological, intellectual,
vocational and learning disability evaluations.
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CAPS
can facilitate faculty departments and students resolve
problems, questions or concerns by helping: Define problems,
assist in conflict resolution and cooperative problem
solving, goal setting, team building and empathic listening.
The staff at CAPS also offers a variety of seminars
to assist various university organizations or teams.
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Based
on interest and need within the community, group therapy
can be provided on a wide range of topics or issues.
These include:
- Domestic
Violence
- Spouses
of Combat Veterans
- Healthy
Aging/Caregivers
- Eating
Disorders (ongoing)
- Panic
Disorders
- Relationships
- Teens
- Parenting
Skills
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Therapy
topics include:
- Premarital
Counseling
- Marital
Counseling
- Divorce
Therapy
- Stepfamilies
- Child
Behavior Problems
- Parenting
Skills
-
Conflict
Resolution/Problem Solving
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