Counseling Services

College is often a time of many firsts. While these changes are exciting, they can also be challenging and confusing. The trained professionals of the Office of Counseling Services at Bryant are here to help students cope with it all.

Fall 2009 EVENTS:

Meditation in Motion - Yogic stretching and relaxation

Sleep Smart - SLEEP, Why do we need it?

Vanity Affair - Explore issues related to women, relationships, self-image, and sexuality.

RESOURCES:

Coping with Your Emotions During a Pandemic Flu Emergency

Mission
The mission of Counseling Services at Bryant is to provide a private confidential place to sort out issues and make individual decisions. By discussing matters with a counselor, students have the ability to understand themselves and others and live a more satisfying life. All conversations are kept confidential within professional and legal guidelines.

Common Issues in Counseling

Depression
Anxiety
Alcohol/substance use & abuse
Self-esteem
Relationships
Body image
Loneliness
Family matters
Eating concerns
Grief/Loss
Roommate issues
Sexuality
Time management
Adjustment
Identity
Sexual Assault

First Year Tips

Starting college, moving into a new area and being away from home sometimes for the first time, incoming students can expect to have an adjustment period. A few tips to help you through this time...

Have realistic expectations
It will take time to equal the strong friendships that you fostered throughout your life. Get out, meet people and get involved so that you can start the process of forming satisfying friendships.

Don't think you are the only one who is feeling uncomfortable
It is natural to experience feelings of homesickness, awkwardness, or sadness in a new place, especially if this is your first extended time away from home. Realize that there are many around you who are feeling much the same (although probably doing their utmost to appear otherwise).

Don't isolate yourself
Find others to eat with, form study groups and go to on-campus events. The interaction with other students could form long lasting friendships that will make your college experience unforgettable.

Get regular exercise
Research shows that regular exercise improves health, reduces stress and helps people better cope with stress or pressure.