Outreach Services
Liberal arts education has always meant educating the whole person. The University Mission Statement and the University Master Plan establish personal, physical, and social development of students as important outcomes of student educational experiences at Truman. The staff of University Counseling Services (UCS) is committed to supporting the University's efforts in these areas by providing the university community with educational programming, training and assessment services.
Options
UCS in conjunction with the Student Health Center provide programs in a
variety of topic areas some of which are listed below. These
topics may be appropriate for clubs, organizations, and programs in residence
halls. Faculty may utilize the programming services in related courses or
to address identified student needs.
Making a Request
** Please note:
In addition to the programs listed below, STEP members provide a wide array of
programming including presentations, small group discussions, role-plays,
theater and games. Most programs are interactive and all encourage discussion of
topics important to students. Please visit
STEP's web page for more information. Alcohol
Outreach Group: Through the use of peer interaction, participants will
increase their awareness of problem behaviors associated with alcohol use.
Facilitators and students will explore, identify and challenge alcohol related
attitudes and behaviors. This program is offered monthly at UCS.
Contact UCS for the next scheduled date. Balance:
College is an important time to learn how to establish priorities and balance
the many demands in your life. This program focuses on developing a personal
mission statement and using that statement to achieve a more balanced and
fulfilling life.
Enhancing and Maintaining Your Physical Wellness-Just Do It:
The need for lifestyle balance in relationship to diet, exercise, and wellness
will be explored in this program. How Do I
Love Me?
Many college students struggle with negative opinions of their academic and
social abilities. This program explores sources of low self-esteem and presents
strategies to enhance your feelings of self-worth. I Only
Drink on Weekends:
Binge drinking is often considered "normal behavior" among college students.
But what are the risks associated with episodic drinking and is the risk greater
for one gender than it is for another? Keeping
the Blues at Bay:
This presentation will offer its participants accurate information about the
causes and symptoms of depression, available treatments, suggestions for being
supportive of depressed parents, and an opportunity for self-assessment. Liberal
Arts and Life:
Sometimes students are confused about the utility of a liberal arts education.
This program will focus on how a liberal arts education can help students reach
their greatest potential. Loveline
Live!:
Just like the television show, our experts answer audience questions about sex
and relationships.
Motivation:
This program will explore the sources of motivation and strategies to keep
going when the going gets tough. Pillow
Talk-How to Talk to your Partner about Sex: This program explores the many
ways that a couple may discuss sexuality issues in a non-threatening manner.
Emphasis is placed on communication and relationship building through open
discussion of sexuality.
Reproductive Wellness-You're Old Enough to Know: Risk for genital cancers
are rising in the college age population and young men and women need to know
how to care for themselves. This program will provide students with a knowledge
base that enables them to seek appropriate and timely reproductive health care. Safe
Zone: This program is designed to educate the campus community on
gay/lesbian/bisexual issues and how we can better meet the needs of these
students.
Self-Actualization:
This program explores theories of human potential and identifies characteristics
of those rare individual who are able to discover and actualize their potential.
Self-Esteem:
Many college students struggle with negative opinions of their academic and
social abilities. This program explores sources of low self-esteem and presents
strategies to enhance your feelings of self-worth. Self
Care-I Can Do It Myself: Coughs, colds, cuts, bruises, flu...how do you take
care of yourself and when do you go to the doctor? Common effective home
remedies will be presented as well as information about when to contact your
health care provider. Stress
Management: Students will learn to identify their own stress symptoms,
recognize their sources of stress, and discover ways of coping with stress. Additional Program
are available addressing responsible drinking, smoking cessation, coping with
grief, diversity, eating concerns, sexual identity, goal setting, homesickness,
long distance relationships, and sexual abuse. Any topic focusing on personal,
physical, and/or social development may also be requested. Presenters
Brian Krylowicz, Ph.D.,
received a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Texas Tech University
Sara Hallberg, M.S., is a
graduate of Western Illinois University's Counselor Education Program.
Joe Hamilton, M.A., is a
graduate of Northeast Missouri State University's Counselor Preparation Program.
Madeline Herrmann, M.A., is a graduate of Truman State University's
Counselor Preparation Program.
Brenda Higgins, Ed.D.(C), MSN,
is a family nurse practitioner and doctoral candidate from the University of
Missouri's Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis Program and Sinclair School
of Nursing. Jane Maxwell, M.S.Ed., received her Masters Degree in Community Counseling from Southern
Illinois University and
is completing her doctoral degree in Counselor Education from Southern Illinois University.
Training
Services UCS offers
training services to students, faculty and staff at Truman State University. UCS
staff members are available to talk with a variety of groups regarding training
issues. Common training topics include communication skills, suicide
intervention, sexual harassment, and crisis intervention. UCS routinely provides
training for the Residential Living staff and new members of Students Together
Educating Peers.
Psychological Assessment Services Upon
request, UCS staff is available to provide a limited range of psychological
testing and assessment services. The most commonly used instrument is the
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). In addition, several personal development
programs fostering self-awareness and career/major choice utilizing the MBTI are
regularly offered. Psychological testing practices at UCS conform fully with the
ethical guidelines of the American Counseling Association and the American
Psychological Association. Students Together Educating Peers
UCS sponsors
the
Students Together Educating Peers (STEP) program.
STEP is a group of Truman State University students trained to create a
positive environment for open discussion about sexual assault and diversity
issues. Presentation topics include, but are not limited to: diversity,
date/acquaintance rape, sexual communication, sexual values, sexual harassment,
Truman's sexual misconduct policy, sexual assault portrayal in the media,
recovery and support systems.
Select a topic from the list of programs below
or a similar topic of interest and fill out the
online request form. Due to service
demands, we are most able to accommodate those requests made well in advance.
A minimum of two weeks notice is appreciated.
Program Topics
Phil Jorn,
M.A., is a graduate of Truman State
University's Counselor Preparation Program.