Counselling Unit

AREAS OF FOCUS:

The counselling office focuses on the following areas; including but not limited to :

• Addictions
• Anxiety
• Grief and loss/bereavement counselling.
• Depression
• Dealing with Trauma
• Eating disorders
• Managing stress
• Eating disorders
• Managing emotions; anger and suicide ideas
• Engaging in non-damaging relationships
• Esteem building
• Critical thinking
• Building virtues and life skills.

OUR STRATEGIES:

The counselling unit offers counselling and guidance through the following strategies:

• Individual counselling
• Career educational seminars
• Group counselling
• Weekly staff audios\podcasts
• Monthly mentorship spaces for students and staff
• Radio programs using the MMU radio
• Self- help print materials and on line materials
• On line special counselling talks; telephone counselling , and email help
• Outdoor activities for mental health for students and staff; picnics, and tours.

Note:

1. The counselling services are available for both students, staff, and their relatives for academic excellence, and work productivity at MMU.
2. Referral services are offered; if you realize you that there is a dual relationship with the University counsellor, you can ask for a referral. There is a list of counsellors in the community willing to offer free support to our students and staff.
3. All relationship between the counsellor and clients; students and staff and others ensures professional ethical standards of counselling.
4. Make an appointment or just drop in for assistance