Welcome to the University Counseling Center
Free and confidential counseling services to Duquesne students.
Short-term or long-term depending on your needs.
- Personal Counseling: To get help with a particular problem or issue, unusual stress, or unmanageable feelings. These issues are common for college students, who are faced with difficult studies, a new environment and changing relationships with family and friends.
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Group Counseling: Discover that others experience similar difficulties and may be able to give and receive help with stress management, self-concept, relationships, anxiety, grief support, body image and other life challenges.
- Consultations: A one-session consultation is free to faculty and staff with a personal problem or difficulties with a student or co-worker.
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Workshops: Counselors will speak to groups on topics like stress management, relationship strategies, conflict resolution and team building.
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Testing Services: We schedule testing times for the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), CLEP (College Level Examination Program) and administer national testing of the LSAT, MPRE and PRAXIS.
- Biofeedback: Learn to decrease stress, anxiety, panic and depression through relaxation techniques.
Your "New and Improved" College Freshman Returns Home
Well, mom and dad...it's about that time. It's time for your favorite freshman to return home after the completion of his/her first year as a college student. I imagine that this concept is pretty appealing to most parents. Even with occasional weekly visits here and there, it's just not the same as having your son/daughter around for an extended period of time. While this is certainly a time most parents look forward to, don't be disappointed if it's not everything you hope it will be. The college experience has changed your child. Whether the changes are small or large, be prepared to witness some changes when your freshman returns home in the next month. Our advice to parents is really quite simple. When your freshman returns home, keep an open mind and challenge him/her as needed. Here are things to anticipate...(Things to anticipate)
