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	Vol.7, No 4, September 2, 1999
	Students get higher GPAs after counseling By Rebecca Brown Daily Forty-Niner Students who seek counseling to deal with stress often get better grades and have a better chance of graduating, said Clyde Crego, director of Counseling and Psychological Services. Many people who have had problems dealing with stress donít deal with stress as well once they reach college, Crego said. Juggling a social life, tests, deadlines, papers, family and other personal relationships can make students feel lost, alone and hopeless, but the Cal State Long Beach center can help. The center, in Brotman Hall, offers many programs to assist studentsí emotional needs.  Personal counseling sessions with certified clinical psychologists and counselors give students confidential guidance. "We wish to respond to any kind of student concern," Crego said. "It doesn't have to be heavy duty.  It can just be a simple matter that needs to be addressed here and now." The Life Skills Training program is a series of video and audio tapes designed to train college students in interpersonal communication, self and time management, problem-solving strategies, setting goals and ways to reduce stress.   Group counseling is offered on topics such as assertiveness, making friends, anxiety reduction, and cultural and womenís concerns.   The center has recently started a series of mini group sessions that cater to a variety of social issues. SisterFriends, an African-American womenís support group, meets Thursday mornings to voice their fears and concerns, Crego said.  When students have a bond of commonality, the stress that can occur from being in a new setting is not as frightening.  All of the centerís counselors have doctorates in clinical psychology, and the program is fully accredited, Crego said. "We are highly trained to meet each and every studentís needs, no matter if the situation is a small matter or one that is of dire concern," Crego said. The service is used on a short-term basis, with no more than 10 to 12 sessions.  If students wish for a longer, in-depth counseling experience, the center will recommend a psychological office in the area.  Students are welcome to come back to the center at any time for other problems.   "We are more than happy to recommend places that will accommodate students who cannot afford psychological sessions," Crego said. "We want students to have a place to go when they have problems.  We don't want them to feel alone, simply because they canít pay."   The center aims to help students deal with the pressure of att, Crego said.  When students have a bond of commonality, the stress that can occur from being in a new setting is not as frightening.    All of the center's counselors have doctorates in clinical psychology, and the program is fully accredited, Crego said.   "We are highly trained to meet each and every studentís needs, no matter if the situation is a small matter or one that is of dire concern," Crego said.   The service is used on a short-term basis, with no more than 10 to 12 sessions.  If students wish for upcoming workshops.     For more information or to make a counseling appointment, one may call (562) 985-4001.		Cards pushed at CSULB Toy gun alarms police Zagustin ordered to move out, pay up WPE changed; objective part eliminated Liquor law slowly staggers to CSULB Students get higher GPAs after counseling A.S.I. Senate outlines goals Allow them to play Porn business is good business Students rate favorite 'I' courses L.A. salsa band grooves campus Puff Daddy mediocre forever Classic artist come to Blues Festival 49ers survive rough start for victory Corporate chaos knows no limits Soccer team shows great effort in overtime loss Fall 99 ISSUES DAILY 49ER HOMEPAGE
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