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Counseling Center Presentation To CTE 3.8.11
Counseling Center Presentation To CTE 3.8.11
Wellness and Recreation Center (Building F) Separate exterior entrance Services are confidential and free to all students
Services
y Initial assessment y Referrals to community providers y Group counseling y Stress Management y Depression y Crisis management
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Difficulty concentrating or focusing in class Social withdrawal Poor class attendance and/or significant change in academic performance Depressed mood Diminished hygiene
y Anxiety
y Generalized y Symptoms of Panic y Test Anxiety
y Attempt to destigmatize seeking help y If you need assistance at any step of the referral, feel free to contact Counseling Center Staff
Contact Information
Katie Ganske, Ph.D. Director of Counseling & Psychological Services Licensed Psychologist kganske@ggc.edu Tamara D Anjou Turner, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist tdanjout@ggc.edu
678-407-5592 www.ggc.edu/counseling
Procedures: y DSSCT receives reports of disruptive or concerning behaviors of students, reviews for common themes, and recommends appropriate intervention action to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs.
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disruptive behavior Verbally aggressive behavior expressing uncontrollable anger or hostility Unusual, bizarre, or disturbing behavior Threat of violence or physical harm Destructive behavior causing damage to property Act/s of violence striking, pushing, or assaulting another person Possession of a weapon
y y
another person Transportation to the hospital for alcohol and drug use/abuse; Evidence of self-harming behaviors Reports of suicidal thoughts and/or attempts y Direct expressions y Indirect or non-verbal Other behaviors that indicate a student is in acute personal distress. All signs of suicide, violence, and aggression should be taken seriously.
DSSCT Members
y Tomas Jimenez, Dean of Students (Chair) y Jennifer Arrocena, Director of Disability Services y Katie Ganske, Ph.D., Director, Counseling and Psychological Services y Todd Harris, General Manager of Housing y Alexis Iffert, Director of Student Conduct y Ray Rawlins, Campus Police Lieutenant
www.ggc.edu/concernsreport y Contact any member of the team y If situation is urgent or threatening, contact Public Safety at x5333
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