Resources for Current Students

The counseling services at The Aldersgate Center are here to help you with a wide range of concerns. When you have reached a point where stress/anxiety, emotional, psychological, or relationship issues have begun to affect your daily functioning, please call to schedule an appointment with one of our counselors. You will not be billed for any counseling services that you receive. The services are free of charge. The services are also strictly confidential, offering you a safe quiet environment in which to process your thoughts and feelings. Some situations in life present us with challenges that we are just not able to cope with on our own. If this is the case for you, please call x2257 for an appointment.

There are some basic tips and suggestions that you can follow to decrease your stress/anxiety and to alleviate or prevent mental health distress.

• Get an adequate amount of sleep. 6 to 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night is recommended. Yes, this is possible for college students. It just takes good planning sometimes.
  
• Eat 3 healthy meals a day and healthy snacks in between. College students often turn to quick and convenient foods to satisfy hunger during their busy schedules. This can be quick and easy, but is often unhealthy because the snacks chosen are high in sugar and low in nutritional value. They may lead to a quick burst of energy, but do not provide what your body needs to maintain the busy and hectic college lifestyle. Use sugary food and carbonated beverages in moderation. A healthy diet can improve your physical health, concentration, and even help reduce stress and anxiety.
  
• Use good time management skills. Having a well planned schedule can help you work through even your busiest days. Include in your schedule; class times, chapel times, meal time, study times, and even your social time. Sticking with the schedule can help you avoid procrastination and gives you a sense of “getting things done”.
  
• Balance study time and socialization time. Remember, too much of either and none of the other can have some negative effects. When socializing try to do it in person as much as possible (i.e. Don’t instant message your roommate or a friend who lives down the hall.). Try to interact with others face-to-face.
  
• Get some exercise. Exercise is physically and mentally good for you.
  
• Try to keep things in perspective. “Don’t sweat the small stuff”.