Cancer

To those with cancer or for those with cancer patients in their family.

Bullying

Bullying is not just kids being kids. Bullying involves isolation, humiliation and persecution. A large percent of bullying occurs in front of people. By publicly dominating the victim and demonstrating their lack of social support, the bully establishes a “right” to torment them. Once that happens, it reduces the chance that anyone will step forward to help the victim.

Assertiveness

Assertiveness involves standing up for one’s rights or expressing one’s feelings, opinions, and preferences in a way that is honest, direct and appropriate. It involves respecting your own rights as well as the rights of others. Many types of situations require assertiveness, including: making a request; granting or refusing a request; and giving or accepting a compliment.

Anxiety

Most people experience feelings of anxiety before an important event such as a big exam, business presentation or first date. Anxiety disorders; however, are illnesses that fill people’s lives with overwhelming anxiety and fear that is chronic, unremitting and can grow progressively worse.

Anger Management

Do you have frequent, intense, emotional outbursts that lead to aggression or disturb work or relationships?

Alcohol Abuse: E-chug

e-CHUG

• Want feedback on your use of alcohol? Complete the e-CHUG and see where you stand.

What is the e-CHUG?

The e-CHUG (electronic Check-Up to Go) is an interactive web survey that allows college and university students to enter information about their drinking patterns and receive feedback about their use of alcohol.

Alcohol

Do you know:

• what counts as a drink?
• the signs that alcohol is causing harm?
• how many drinks are in a common container?
• why “being able to hold your liquor” is a concern?
• how much UIS adults drink – and where you fit?

To find out, visit the Rethinking Drinking webpage, National Institutes of Health

Abuse

The Counseling Center assists individuals who are trying to overcome various forms of current or past abuse. These may include incidents of domestic violence, sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual harassment. Information on each of these issues may be found by accessing the web sites listed below.

Student of Concern Form

If you are concerned about a student, please complete the Student of Concern form.

Counselor's Corner

October 10, 2022