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Personal Counselling

Life doesn’t stand still while you complete your studies. Large and small issues can interfere with your success. Counselling is available to help you deal with personal concerns that may impact your academics or well-being. We’ll work with you to explore what’s happening in your life and help you identify strategies to help.

Personal Counselling topics may include:

  • Stress management
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Communication skills
  • Building self esteem
  • Adjustment to college
  • Developing assertiveness skills
  • Anger management
  • Relationship break up
  • Dealing with depression
  • Coping with grief and loss
  • Managing anxiety
  • Overcoming procrastination
  • Managing a crisis
  • Family difficulties

If specialized assistance or long-term therapy is required, we will connect you to referrals.

Additional Resources:

Anxiety

Depression

Suicide Prevention

General Mental Health Resources

Douglas College Student Health 101 Magazine

Resources for various student concerns

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