{"id":213,"date":"2019-05-31T10:31:19","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T14:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rivier.edu\/student-life\/counseling-and-wellness\/"},"modified":"2025-09-17T16:25:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T20:25:43","slug":"counseling-wellness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rivier.edu\/student-life\/health-and-well-being\/counseling-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Counseling and Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At the Counseling and Wellness Center, our main goal is to assist you in successfully maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. We offer individual and group counseling in a safe, confidential environment, as well as consultation and referral services.<\/p>\n<h2>Accessing Services<\/h2>\n<p>During the fall and spring semesters, the Counseling and Wellness Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with evening hours available upon request.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to schedule an appointment, you are welcome to visit our office or contact us at (603) 897-8251.<\/p>\n<p>Our services are free of charge to all full-time students.<\/p>\n<h2>The Counseling Process<\/h2>\n<p>The decision to begin counseling is an important one. Counselors can help you explore your feelings, thoughts, and concerns, and support you as you work to achieve your desired goals.<\/p>\n<p>The first counseling session is designed to obtain relevant background information and to identify the specific concerns that led you to seek counseling. At the conclusion of the session, the counselor will discuss appropriate resources and recommendations to assist in resolving concerns.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Concerns<\/h2>\n<p>The following are examples of common concerns college students seek counseling for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stress and test anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Roommate problems<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n<li>Homesickness<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol and\/or substance issues<\/li>\n<li>Relationship problems<\/li>\n<li>Eating disorders<\/li>\n<li>Self-esteem issues<\/li>\n<li>Family problems<\/li>\n<li>Death of a family member or friend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether or not your individual concerns are listed above, you are always welcome to meet with a counselor to address any challenges you are facing.<\/p>\n<h2>Wellness Program<\/h2>\n<p>Throughout the year, we facilitate a range of workshops and wellness events that promote physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual health. 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