Resources for Students: Outreach & Consultation

1. Can you do a presentation for our group/organization?
2. What topics can you present?
3. How do I request outreach services:
4. What programs are you sponsoring this month, semester, etc?
5. What type of consultation services do you offer?
6. What if I am afraid my friend is in trouble? Can I come in and consult with someone?

1. Can you do a presentation for our group/organization?

Yes.   The Counseling Center staff is available to present lectures, workshops, and programs to your group, organization, or class on a wide variety of topics. Programs may take on a variety of forms. Ideas include:

• Classroom presentations
• Workshop for your organization or residence hall
• Co-sponsoring an event open to the student community
• Writing an article for your student group newsletter
• What topics can you present?

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2. What topics can you present?

Our staff members are highly trained, skilled and knowledgeable to address a wide variety of specific topics of interest to you. If you're interested in learning about issues related to personal growth, academic performance enhancement, or mental health, we are likely to have at least one professional on our staff who has expertise in that area. However, we also enjoy designing and presenting other topics that can be tailored to the needs of your class or group.

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3. How do I request outreach services?

Call 974-2196 and ask to speak to Connie Briscoe, Ph.D., the Director of Outreach and Consultation.  Note:  because it takes time to develop a workshop or presentation and because our staff members have schedules that tend to fill up quickly, we would prefer at least 2 weeks notice of any event with which you want assistance. Also note that schedules of our staff members tend to fill up quickly toward the end of the semester, so the best time to request an outreach service is early on in the semester.

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4. What programs are you sponsoring this month, semester, etc?

Check back soon for a list of programs we are sponsoring this semester.

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5. What type of consultation services do you offer?

The Counseling Center offers professional consultation services to UT departments and organizations.  We are available to provide consultation on a wide variety of issues.  We provide clinical consultation for faculty or staff members with concerns about students who appear to be experiencing personal problems.  We also provide consultation for University and community groups on issues such as interpersonal and communication problems, team-building, and support in program design and implementation. We will collaborate with you to identify problems and solutions, to improve communication and team-building, and to develop new perceptions regarding long-term challenges.

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6. What if I am afraid my friend is in trouble? Can I come in and consult with someone?

Yes.  If you have concerns about someone (a friend, classmate, student, etc) you can meet with a counselor and talk about your concerns.  The walk-in counselor will listen to your concerns and help you:

• Assess the situation, its seriousness, and potential for referral.
• Learn about resources, both on- and off-campus, so that you can suggest the most appropriate help available when talking with the student.
• Find the best way to make a referral, if appropriate.  Follow this link for more information on Referring a Distressed Student.
• Clarify your own feelings about the student and consider the ways you can be most effective.

For consultation with the Counseling Center, call 974-2196, or come by the Center at 900 Volunteer Blvd during our walk-in hours.  Let the receptionist know that you want a consultation.

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