OCCS

Question #3: How do I refer? Talk directly to the student in confidence, straightforward, matter-of-fact fashion showing simple and concrete concern about the need to seek professional help. Listen to the student’s situation. Suggest that he or she may consider …

Question #2: Who do I refer? A student who is in a difficult or crisis situation needing counseling A student, who has personal problems and complains of anxiety and depression, poor self-image, relationship problems with his/her family, peers, etc. A …

Question #1: When do I refer? When a student presents a problem or requests for information that is outside your range of knowledge or expertise When you feel that personality differences (which cannot be resolved) between you and the student …

Frequently Asked Questions What is Counseling? Myth 1: Counseling is only for people who have serious emotional problems. Facts about Counseling While counseling does deal with people who have emotional problems, it can also help: Students choose a major career path. …