Myths and Truths about Counseling
Myth 1: If I go to UCWC, my family, professors, and future employers will find out.
Truth: All services received at UCWC are completely private and confidential.
Myth 2: UCWC only sees students with health insurance or who can afford it.
Truth: All services received at the UCWC are completely free and no health insurance or money is required.
Myth 3: Only crazy or sick people go to the UCWC.
Truth: All students can benefit from the services provided by the UCWC regardless of the severity of symptoms.
Myth 4: My problems aren鈥檛 bad enough, others have it worse off than me.
Truth: Any problem or struggle in life can lead to significant academic and personal consequences if not attended to, so there is no problem 鈥渢oo small鈥� to consider working on at the UCWC.
Myth 5: If I go to the UCWC, it is a sign of failure.
Truth: Beginning counseling is a sign of a commitment to your own growth and success in life, it is a way of maximizing your potential in life.
Myth 6: If I go to the UCWC and don鈥檛 like it, I will be forced to continue.
Truth: No student is ever required to attend counseling sessions, and you can discontinue counseling at any time.