Counseling Center - Minneapolis Campus

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How Does Counseling Work?

Students can set in motion the resolution of issues by working with a counselor. Although the therapeutic process is different for everyone, counseling has an emphasis on identifying and achieving specific client goals. Counseling may involve the use of skill-building assignments, reading, referral to community resources or any number of other possibilities.

A counselor can help you: Increase self-esteem Understand family and personal relationships Explore career or academic concerns Overcome grief, depression or anxiety Resolve parenting difficulties Explore sexuality concerns Reduce financial stress Work through abuse issues Improve stress and anger management skills Develop assertiveness Manage substance abuse or eating disorders Get help in referring a friend to counseling