Our Services
We provide counseling services to students enrolled at the University of the Incarnate Word and its affiliated high schools. We also make contributions to the university community in a variety of ways. Our services include the following:
| Service | Description | Who is it for? | How can I request this service? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediation | Service that attempts to establish communication between people having disputes and assists them in finding a mutually acceptable solution. | Faculty, Staff, Administrators, and Students | Call, come by, or email one of the administrators in Counseling Services. |
| Behavior Management Coaching/Training | Service for faculty/administrators/ staff that focuses on preventing and managing behaviors in the classroom and promoting positive interactions amongst students and between students and other professionals. | Faculty, Staff, and Administrators. | Call, come by, or email one of the administrators in Counseling Services. |
| Presentations/ Workshops | Interactive and informational workshops to educate the university community on counseling topics, mental health, human development/ learning, and diversity issues. | Faculty, Staff, Administrators, and Student Groups. | Call, come by, email, or complete electronic form online. |
| Individual Counseling | >Individual therapy where student can set personal goals and engage in a variety of therapeutic strategies to reach these goals. | Primarily for students. May be open to faculty or staff under special circumstances. | Call or come by the office to set an intake appointment. |
| Couples/ Family Counseling | Couples or family therapy where goals for conflict resolution/ relationship improvement are established and worked toward as a couple or with family. | Primarily for students. May be open to faculty or staff under special circumstances. | Call or come by the office to set an intake appointment |
| Group counseling (semi-structured) | Open group counseling service that focuses on educating a group of people on a targeted topic using psychoeducational techniques and experiential activities. | Faculty, Staff, Administrators, and Students. | >Groups, days and times will be announced on the website. If you want to request a group service, please complete electronic request form, email or come by the Counseling office to speak to one of the staff. |
| Brief case consultation | Service where university professionals consult with Counseling Services staff about referral to outside mental health resources. | Faculty, Staff, and Administrators. | Call or come by the Counseling Center to set appointment. |
| Crisis Intervention | Brief assessment/ de-escalation intervention with student experiencing an emotional crisis. | Faculty, Staff, and Administrators. | Call or come by the counseling center. |
| Targeted Assessment | Brief behavioral assessment for students enrolled in professional programs who are in need of monitoring. | Faculty and Administrators. | Call, come by, or email one of the administrators in Counseling Services. |