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February 13, 1998

Free counseling available at Purdue center

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University students and members of the public can receive free counseling for a variety of personal and career concerns through the Purdue Counseling and Guidance Center.

The center, which serves as a training facility for graduate students in counseling psychology, offers counseling on issues including career decision-making, depression, time management, relationship problems, assertiveness and stress.

"We provide our students a realistic training environment and at the same time can do something positive for people who need help with personal issues but can't afford to pay for counseling," said Don Crohan, coordinator of the center.

Counselors work with people to help them explore options and resolve concerns. They also provide a wide variety of career counseling and testing. All cases are kept confidential.

During counseling sessions, student counselors are monitored by faculty members in the counseling and development department. The center utilizes a full-treatment team approach, with counselors receiving feedback on sessions from a team of supervisors. The counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Educational Related Programs.

Clients generally meet weekly with counselors. For more information, contact the center at (765) 494-9738 or stop by the office in Room 3202 of the Liberal Arts and Education Building.

CONTACT: Crohan, (765) 494-9745.

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu

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