Year two at SU forum

The ”Year two at SU” forum hosted by the Center for Student Success was held on September 24, 2015 in the Harris Hall Annex. The program’s goal was to give sophomores resources and tools that they need in order to ensure success during the duration of the school year. Mental Health counselor Durward Craig Sr. discussed everyday stress, the factors that could cause that stress, and how the counseling center could help. His theory was that everything someone does in life could be placed into a different category. “If there is not a balance between those different categories, it could cause a major mental health problems in which the counseling center specializes in,” said Craig. Categories included; social, relationships, school, and work. Craig mentioned that stress could easily arise from each of these categories.
“We promote mental health while still protecting the integrity of your confidentiality,” said Craig.
Psychologist and Assessment specialist Dr. Thomandra Sam who also works at the Counseling center discussed how your sophomore year could be filled with a lot of stress and that a lot of students don’t know how to deal with those stress factors. “Thats why there are professionals designated at the university to help students with these specific problems,” finished Sam. The counseling center is a helpful resource that can be used at the student’s advantage, if they choose so.
The SU counseling center is located in the back of campus across from the recreation center and next door to the Health Center. The center is designed to provide a safe environment for the students to discuss and resolve problems in all aspects of their life. All information kept at the center is completely confidential and will not be told to anyone outside of the staff unless there is a health or safety risk.