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Personal Counseling

Personal Counseling can assist in developing strategies when times are tough, while remaining focused on your academic goals.  Counseling is a collaborative process which builds upon your strengths.  Different than talking with a friend-even a close friend- it is a place to reflect and work through what's on your mind.  You values and choices will be respected; what you share is confidential, except in rare circumstances when safety is a concern. 

Personal Counseling is free to students and provided by a licensed counselor.  The number of sessions depends upon the issues you are struggling with and what you hope to achieve. 

Each person is unique in what they choose to discuss; however, some of the more common reasons are: 

Adjustment to college life

Relationship difficulties

Sadness or depression

Questions about sexuality

 

Feeling on-edge or anxious

Referrals to on-campus and community resources

Concerns about alcohol or substance-abuse

At times, students are reluctant to seek out counseling because they feel they should be able to handle things on their own.  Counseling will help you get back on your own sooner and feel more like yourself again.  Typically, students are glad they met and wish they had sooner. 

You can make an appointment by calling Lorel Maynard at 413-236-1605 or coming down to the Student Development Center, right past the College Store in the Susan B. Anthony Building.  If you have an urgent concern, we will see you as soon as possible. 

Contact: Lisa Mattila, LMHC
413-499-4660 ext. 1609 or ext. 1605
Or e-mail Lisa @ lmattila@berkshirecc.edu
After Office Hours: 8:30- 4:30, Monday -Friday

If Urgent or an Emergency, please call:
Brien Center Crisis Team @ 413-499-0412 or 1-800-252-0227
Berkshire Medical Center Emergency @ 413-477-2000

 

 Additional Personal Counseling Center Resources:

Free Brochures

Workshops and Forums

  • Stress Management
  • Test-Anxiety
  • Assertiveness
  • Understanding Depression
  • Wellness
  • Eating Disorders
  • Balancing School, Work and Home
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  • Stress Management
  • Test-Anxiety
  • Communication Skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Developing Healthy Relationships

    • Community Resources- Berkshire County and more:

    Mass Help:http://mass211help.org/

    Helpful websites on mental health issues and wellness:

    On-Line Resource for College Mental Health: http://www.ulifeline.org/   Your confidential resource for college mental health and substance-abuse information. Learn more about how to protect your own emotional health and what to do if you or a friend is struggling.

    Depression Screening: http://www.depressionscreening.org/ Take an on-line screening to find out if you or someone you care about is depressed. Find out what depression is and why those suffering from it should get help.

    Drugwatch.com: http://drugwatch.com/ Drugwatch is a comprehensive website database featuring extensive information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market.

    The Jed Foundation: http://jedfoundation.com/ The Jed Foundation works to reduce emotional distress and prevent suicide among college students. They work to reduce stigma students have asking for help and provide resources.

    National Institute of Mental Health: http://nimh.nih.gov/ Learn about mental health issues you or a friend might be struggling with. Mental health diagnoses are listed to help you identify specific symptoms you are experiencing. Information from anxiety to suicide is available.

    Websites on Substance-Abuse Issues:

    Alcohol Screening: http://www.alcoholscreening.org/ Learn about alcohol and health, how to recognize a problem and determine what low-risk drinking is.

    Facts on Tap: http://factsontap.org/ Explore the myths and realities of drinking and using substances and why you might really have more fun without the alcohol. Take a test to determine if you or someone you care about has a drinking problem.

    National Institute for Drug-Abuse: http://www.nida.nig.gov/ Lists all effects of all substances, clinical trial information and has links to other pertinent websites

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health: http://samhsa.gov/ Become informed about substances, treatment programs, and campaigns addressing the needs of every age group.

    Regarding Violence against Women and Sexual Assault Prevention:

    Jane Doe Inc: http://www.janedoe.org/ The Massachusetts Coalition against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, Jane Doe Inc. brings together organizations and people committed to ending all violence against women.

    Prevent Connect: http://www.preventconnect.org/ Prevention Connection is a national on-line project dedicated to the primary prevention of violence against women

    Note: Information found on these websites should not be considered official Berkshire Community College information. While we hope that you will find these websites helpful, you should know the information, views and opinions contained within them are strictly those of the authors.