When to Seek Counseling...
A counselor is an objective listener who can help:
When your self-esteem is low...
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Building self-confidence
Expanding social skills
Learning to be more assertive
Improving your body image
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When you have concerns about relationships...
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Roommate problems
Establishing independence from your family
Conflict management
Social isolation
Abusive behavior
Dealing with your parents' divorce
Loss of a relationship
Sexual orientation
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When the worry is overwhelming...
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Anxiety
Panic attacks
Perfectionism
Obsessive/Compulsive behavior
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When it is more than just the blues...
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Difficulty concentrating
Loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities
Hopelessness
Depression
Mood fluctuations
Suicidal thoughts and behavior
Seasonal depression
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When you have concerns about substance abuse...
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Alcohol abuse
Drug abuse
Adult child of a substance abuser issues
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When you have experienced a traumatic event...
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Death of a loved one
Coping with an ill or dying family member
Sexual assault
Natural disaster
Transportation accident
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When you have concerns about the future...
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Transitioning from college to work
Evaluating options to transfer schools
Career decisions
Financial stress
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When you are concerned about a loved one...
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Providing your loved one with support
Setting limits when you become over-stressed
Encouraging your loved one to get help
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