University Counseling Center

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Programs & Services

The University Counseling Center offers many different programs every semester, ranging from help in relationships, to study skills, to group counseling sessions on numerous topics. For more information on any of the programs we offer, please call 309/298-2453.

Individual Counseling

The University Counseling Center offers free individual counseling for students who are currently enrolled at WIU. Individual counseling helps students to increase self-understanding and relate to others more effectively. Professional counselors assist in exploration of problem areas and offer strategies for change. Some of the types of concerns that can be addressed in personal counseling are: self-confidence/self-esteem, relationships, stress, depression, anxiety, alcohol/substance abuse, and family problems.

Couples Counseling

The University Counseling Center offers couples counseling, as long as one or both of the students are currently enrolled at WIU. Some types of concerns that can be addressed in couples counseling are relationships, flexibility of roles, boundaries, expectations, communication, and conflict resolution.

Career Counseling

The University Counseling Center provides an opportunity to explore career options and examine the decision-making process. Services in this area include counseling, informational resources, and assessment. To see what types of career assessments are available, click here.

Educational

The University Counseling center offers Outreach Presentations / Workshops as well as Study Skills Assistance. Click on the above link for more detail, or to request a program.

Group Counseling Sessions

The University Counseling Center offers Group Counseling (or Workshops) each semester. These sessions are held on various days throughout the semester, and allow participants the opportunity to focus on the common problems that members of a particular group face, while also providing mutual support and shared resources.

Career, Self Help and Resource Library

• Books, pamphlets, and audio-visual materials on personal, academic and career issues.
• National Catalog Collection – current catalogs from US Schools.
• Test Preparation Guides and Application Forms for standardized tests including the GRE, LSAT, SAT, GMAT, and TOEFL test.

University Counseling Center
Olson Hall • 2nd Floor
Macomb, IL 61455

Phone: 309/298-2453 • Fax: 309/298-3253

Administrative E-mail: ME-Illovsky@wiu.edu • Testing/Careeer Options Inquiries: RS-Wayland@wiu.edu

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