Tuttleman Counseling Services1810 Liacouras Walk(Main Campus)

Office Hours Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30a.m.- 8:00 p.m.Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

www.temple.edu/counseling(215) 204-7276

Free & Confidential

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Parent Transitions

• Coping with the “empty nest”.

• Learning how to let go.

• Re-discovering one’s self: Who am I now?

• Becoming re-acquainted with partner; more time with other children.

• More time for socializing.

• Less laundry & less cleaning up.

Student Transitions

• Making new friends

• Moving away from home

• Making their own schedule

• Making their own decisions

• Starting new romantic relationships

• Academic decisions

• Managing money

• Coping with STRESS– Academic– Relational– Financial

Expectations & Concerns

• Expectations about…– Communication– Academic performance– Vacations and visits home– Finances

• Concerns about …– Drugs and alcohol– Sex & STIs– Adjustment issues– Academic failure

Communication

• Talk to your student in advance about what each of your expectations are about when and how often they should call, text, or e-mail.

• Ask your student to give you the cell phone number of a college friend and/or roommate in case of emergency.

• Talk to your students about expectations when school is not in session.

Common Problems

• Relationship conflict• Anxiety • Depression • Loss issues• Adjustment issues• Sexuality related

concerns• Drug and alcohol

problems• Eating disorders

• Self-esteem issues• Gambling and other

financial concerns• Suicidal thoughts• Self injury• Marijuana abuse• Concern about someone

else• Stress

Counseling involves…

• Helping students to learn to make healthy decisions & explore options.

• Helping students look at themselves in an honest and open way.

• Supporting their ability to make positive changes in their behavior.

• Helping students identify strengths and areas in need of support.

Counseling is not…

• Academic advising.

• Mandatory or used as punishment.

• Advice giving.

• The solution to every problem.

• A quick fix.

Available Services

• Counseling– Individual, group, couples– Generally short-term

• Psychiatric Services– Evaluations – Medication management

• Self-Help Center (SHC)– Empowers students to take charge of their own symptoms– Printed & Online resources available – Relaxation & Meditation selections available– Hours of Operation – same as Walk-In Clinic

Utilization of Services

• Last year approximately 2500 students came in for counseling services last year.

• Students also attended a variety of workshops and other events throughout the year.

• 350 students used psychiatric services.

What we are seeing…

• Social Media

• Self-Injury/suicidality

• Lack of coping resources

• Increase in calls from parents and loved ones

• Parents escorting students to counseling center

• Increased use of psychiatric services

• Increase in requests for stimulant medication (ADHD)

• Increase in requests for medical leave

• Increased hospitalizations

Encourage your student to seek counseling services if …

• You notice a change in mood.

• Their academic performance is poor.

• They are not adjusting well.

• You suspect drug or alcohol problems.

• They are not solving problems.

• You have any other concerns or suspicions that something is wrong.

How to Access Services

• Walk-In Clinic– Available Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri between 10am-2pm

(check-in by 1:30)– Wednesday & Saturday 9am – 12pm– Free & Confidential– No Appointment Needed– Complete a Brief Assessment on Computer– Meet with a Counselor– Decide on Next Steps

Emergencies• For mental health emergencies that occur during regular

business hours, the following options are available:

• Encourage student to reach out to their Resident Assistant (Temple student) or Resident Director (Temple staff) for support.

• Tuttleman Counseling Services– 1810 Liacouras Walk, 5th Floor (215) 204-7276

• Temple Campus Safety Services (215) 204-1234

Emergencies

• For after hours mental health emergencies, the following options are available:

– Temple Campus Safety Services (215) 204-1234

– 24-Hour Suicide Crisis & Intervention Hotline• (215) 686-4420 (Local)• (800) 273-TALK/8255 (National)

Final thoughts…

• Be willing to listen, slow to react.

• Be supportive, listening, non-judgmental.

• Be a consistent, non-intrusive presence, but listen to your gut.

A few more…

• Trust that your student is well prepared and that you did a good job.

• If you have a question or concern about your student’s

emotional well-being, feel free to contact Tuttleman Counseling Services for assistance.

• Remember, the services provided to students are confidential, but we’re happy to listen to your concerns and offer suggestions.

Questions?

Tuttleman Counseling Services1810 Liacouras Walk(Main Campus)

Office Hours Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30a.m.- 8:00 p.m.Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

www.temple.edu/counseling(215) 204-7276

Free & Confidential