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Counseling is a free service provided for all currently enrolled students at PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia
The most common student concerns brought up in counseling are personal growth, academic difficulties and career indecision, adjustment to professional school, self-confidence, depression and anxiety, relationship conflicts, eating disorders, controlling the use of alcohol and other drugs.
We use a collaborative process that involves the development of a unique, confidential and supportive relationship between the counselor and student. In these relationships, counselors facilitate conversations that seek to understand the student and their situation. This process is intended to guide the student to a stronger and healthier person. Through discussing their issues, students develop an ability to make better choices as well as take responsibility for actions with themselves, other relationships and even their academics.
This treatment modality is offered on an as needed basis to work through personal concerns. Individual therapy is generally short term.
Counseling in groups offers a broad range of insight and support from peers. Some groups deal with general concerns and personal growth; others have a more specific focus such as stress, coping and loss.
Workshops, wellness programming and events provide information appropriate to the personal and professional development of medical and graduate students. Past outreach initiatives include: yoga and tai chi classes, puppy therapy and workshops on topics such as healthy relationships, resilience and stress management.
The PCOM Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) is a cross-functioning, multidisciplinary group that provides proactive and reactive assistance to students exhibiting concerning behaviors. Contact the Department of Public Safety for more information.
At the PCOM food pantries, students may pick up a few non-perishable grocery items at-will. Bring your own bag, no sign ups needed. Donations are also accepted.
Check out PCOM Library's Health and Wellness e-Book collection for self-care titles and workbooks.
The meditation rooms on each campus are designated for meditation, prayer, relaxation and reflection. They are open to all students, faculty and staff of all ages, genders, abilities, faiths and beliefs.
Private lactation rooms are available as secure spaces to express and store breast milk. Contact the Department of Human Resources on your campus to obtain a key for access. Visit myPCOM for locations on each campus.
The Office of Student Affairs offers a variety of interactive workshops and support sessions throughout the year.
The PCOM Mental Health Task Force is a multidisciplinary team that reports to the Dean of the School of Professional and Applied Psychology (SPAP) and the Chief Student Affairs Officer and supports the mission of PCOM by caring for the whole person by promoting, improving, and fostering positive mental health and well-being for PCOM students. We use evidenced based decision making to enhance students’ educational experience by strengthening outreach programming, services, and policies. We strive to strengthen our current mental health initiatives by improving communication and fostering collaboration among our many systems of support. We seek to identify barriers to mental health care and improve access to services for underserved members of our community.
Scope:
The Mental Health Task Force strives to meet the mental health needs of our diverse community by fostering resilience and providing a healthy and supportive environment for PCOM students, so that all students can meet their fullest potential.
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Ad hoc committees:
For additional questions or information, feel free to email PCOM’s Mental Health Taskforce Chairs, Dr. Lisa Corbin (lisaco@pcom.edu) or Leanne Henry-Miller (leannehe@pcom.edu).
The PCOM Mental Health Resources PDF provides current PCOM students, faculty, and
staff with information on on- and off-campus mental health and wellness options, including
counselors, Carebridge, HealthiestYou and more.Mental Health Resources
Assistant Director of Student Affairs for Personal Support Counseling
Phone: 215-871-7151
Email: natashjri@pcom.edu
The Center for Brief Therapy (CBT) is located in Rowland Hall, Suite 530. CBT is a comprehensive outpatient clinic serving the greater Philadelphia area as well as PCOM students.
Note: Due to a conflict of interest, the CBT cannot see PCOM psychology students for therapy services. These students may seek therapy services at no charge from Natashja Rinaldo-James or through our virtual and off-campus resources.
Senior Associate Director of Counseling
Phone: 678-225-7537
Email: leannehe@pcom.edu
Personal Support Counselor
Phone: 470-387-7737
Email: curnesibo@pcom.edu
Personal Support Counselor
Phone: 229-668-3207
Email: christizi@pcom.edu
Visit Student Mental Health and Wellness on myPCOM for additional resources.
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