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What's New at SCS

Doug Hankes, SCS Director, recently had chapters in two books published: "Adolescent Performers and the Family System" in Kate Hay's (Ed.) (2009) Performance Psychology in Action: A Casebook for Working With Athletes and Performing Artists, Business Leaders, and Professionals in High-Risk Occupations and "Consultation in Intercollegiate Athletics" in Ed Etzel's (Ed.) (2009) Counseling and Psychological Services for College Student-Athletes.

SCS Senior Staff Clinicians Kacey Wilson, Joeleen Cooper, Mark LaSota, and Jenna Silverman facilitated a roundtable discussion at the 2009 Southeastern Regional Counseling Psychology Conference at the University of Georgia. Their presentation was titled "Multicultural Training and Supervision within a Seemingly Homogenous Institution."

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.