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In Support: AU Student Death

Student Counseling Services (SCS) is the primary counseling center for the Auburn University undergraduate and graduate student community.

The unexpected death of a young person is a traumatic event, especially when it involves violence. There is no right or wrong emotional reaction. Some will have a very strong initial emotional reaction while others might feel numb. Honor your feelings whatever they are more>


AU Student Death: Hold the Door for Others

Dr. Rob Fazio, a personal friend and professional colleague of Student Counseling Services, has graciously donated self-help materials that AU students may access to assist them in the aftermath of Lauren Burk’s death. If you are struggling with Lauren’s death, or another trauma or tragedy, the SCS staff is available to assist you. We realize that there are some students who may want to initially work through their trauma or tragedy on their own. For those students, a workbook titled, “Finding Your Way Through Loss & Adversity,” and a personal growth guide titled, “Your Growth Through Loss & Adversity Roadmap” are available at SCS. Please contact SCS Director, Dr. Doug Hankes at 334.844.5123 or email him at hankedm@auburn.edu if you are interested in obtaining a copy of either of these self-help resources.

The Hold the Door for Others foundation was created after Rob’s father died in the September 11 tragedy. Rob’s father, Ronald Fazio, literally held the door for others to escape the World Trade Center as it collapsed after the terrorist attacks. For more information, visit www.holdthedoor.com.



Spring Semester Client Satisfaction Survey

Selected Questions from the 28-Item Client Satisfaction Survey

Rating Scale: Strongly Agree-4   Agree-3   Disagree-2   Strongly Disagree-1

  1. I experienced improvement in the condition or problems for which I sought services.
    3.45
  2. My counselor helped me develop better ways of coping with my concerns.
    3.36
  3. I am satisfied overall with my own growth as a result of counseling services.
    3.50
  4. I would recommend SCS to a friend.
    3.76
  5. I regard SCS as a necessary part of the university.
    3.80

Written comments from SCS clients:

My counselor was very honest with me and brought up good points that helped me see different perspectives. By talking to my counselor, I was able to accept both positive and negative parts of myself…..that it’s okay to be myself.

Before coming to counseling, I was not a big fan of psychologists and for help from a stranger. My counseling has been amazing and has completely changed my former opinion. He has been a blessing to me. I don’t know how I would have made it some weeks without him and his understanding and advice. I will never be able to tell him in words how much I have enjoyed talking to him and what he has done for me. Kelly (SCS administrative assistant), you are awesome too!

I believe the Student Counseling Services is a great program. I have taken part in it the past couple of years and have no idea what I would have done if you guys were not here. Thanks!

I have been able to accept changing majors and my original career choice and that I have the responsibility to myself and not others when it comes to school. My anxiety and depression have greatly decreased through counseling, and I have learned great ways to release stress.

I certainly have improved, but it has been a slow process.

I don’t think that I am 100% able to manage my stress, but I do feel that my counselor has helped me find some balance.

 

USOC Sport Psychology Summit

Doug Hankes, Ph.D., director of Student Counseling Services and Sport Psychology Consultant for the Auburn University Athletic Department, has been invited to participate in the planning for the on-site provision of sport psychology services at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He will join the resident United State Olympic Committee sport psychologists and ten other sport psychologists from across the country at the USOC Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado for “Dancing with the Dragon: Sport Psychology and the Beijing Olympics,” March 24-25, 2008.