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Overview
Staff
Services
Practicum
Program
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Services
The Counseling
Center at Wheaton College functions within a broad model that
includes preventive, developmental and supportive interventions.
We provide students (and spouses) with individual counseling,
group counseling, premarital counseling, medical and psychiatric
referrals, referrals to therapists who are off-campus, and
assessment and testing for various needs. These services are
confidential. We also provide consultative and educational
services to members of the larger Wheaton College community.
Hours
During the academic year, the Counseling Center is open from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Appointments can be
made by coming by the Counseling Center or calling (630)752-5321.
We are located directly across from the Bookstore in the Student
Services Building. The Center is open during the summer session
for consultations, referral resources, and crisis management. Call ahead to set
up an appointment during these times.
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Group
Program
The
Counseling Center offers a variety of groups each year.
A number of groups each year are coordinated around a common
theme and provide both education and support for students
who have had similar experiences. Past themes have included
eating disorders, children of divorced parents, and dealing
with chronic pain. The focus of groups adjusts slightly
each academic year in response to student need. In addition
we offer men's groups, which focus on issues pertinent to
male students, and women's groups, which address a range
of relational issues common to female students.
Group
participation primarily allows students to gain experience
with, and work on, issues of being intimate with peers. The
immediate group goal is to provide a safe environment in which
students can explore personal issues, grow in a context of
mutual learning, and alleviate symptoms of loneliness, sadness
or anxiety. The long-term goal is to learn the skills necessary
to develop healthy and mature relationships in general. We
believe these skills contribute to more effective participation
in friend and family groups, improved quality of life, and
more mature, honest participation in Christian community throughout
the lifespan.
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Assessment Services
The
Counseling Center is equipped to administer many psychological
tests. These are done with the assistance of one of our counselors,
who can help determine what (if any) testing might be helpful
for the student. Tests can be administered to assess a variety
of personal problems. The primary purpose of testing is to
help the counselor and the student define a specific set of
goals. We also offer assessment for some learning difficulties,
as well tests that categorize interpersonal style. Feedback
sessions can be arranged as necessary. There is a charge for
certain types of testing. Contact the Counseling Center or
speak with a counselor to find out more details.
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Premarital
Counseling
The
Counseling Center provides premarital counseling for engaged
couples. Students take both the PREPARE inventory and the
Taylor Johnson Temperament Analysis. After the tests are scored,
the couple meets with a counselor for several weeks to discuss
their relational strengths and to explore areas where further
growth is advised. A summary letter can be sent to the couple's
minister if needed. There is a $65 fee for the scoring of
the tests.
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Academic Support Services
The Academic Support Counselor assists Wheaton students with a variety
of disability issues. The support and assistance students
receive is often the key to a more successful college experience.
Services to students include advocacy, coaching, assessment,
and discussion of academic accommodations. The coordinator
is also available to advise faculty and administration regarding
reasonable accommodations for students.
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Referral
Services
The Counseling
Center has built relationships with local Christian psychiatrists
and other mental health providers for the benefit of those
students who want or need services off-campus. Referrals can
be made for medication consultation, nutritional counseling,
substance use counseling or other specialized needs.
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