46 | Health and Safety Counseling Services The mission of the Cedarville University Counseling Services office is to enhance student spiritual growth by providing individual counseling, mentorship and small-group opportunities, referrals, and education that is driven by biblical truth and employs counseling methods for spiritual growth. Counseling Services is committed to helping students by applying the principles of God’s Word to the counseling relationship, recognizing that true and lasting change occurs as a result of the transformation by the Holy Spirit. Our counselors seek to utilize their commitment to the Word of God and their professional training to assist students in their growth and development. In addition to individual counseling appointments, Counseling Services facilitates small group opportunities for students to engage proactively in counselingbased spiritual growth. Further, Counseling Services provides opportunities for students to seek individual mentorship relationships with members of the Cedarville University community. Frequently Asked Questions • Is there a cost for students who want to utilize Counseling Services? No. Counseling is free to all students who are enrolled as full-time students. • What are the common concerns you address? • Will information from counseling be shared with the student’s parents, professors, RA, RD, the deans, etc.? When a student is meeting with a licensed counselor for individual counseling appointments, unless they sign a Release of Information authorizing us to share information with a named individual, their information is confidential. There are rare situations in which confidentiality has to be broken. Please read more about that in the question that follows. • Depression • Anxiety • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder • Bipolar disorder • Grief and loss issues • Relationship problems • Couples counseling (dating, engaged, or married) • Healing from abuse • Trauma • Family issues • Sexuality concerns, such as pornography, sexual addiction, and other related concerns • Eating disorders • Addictions • ADHD
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