Outreach Programming

University of Kentucky Counseling Center: Consultation and Psychological Services (UKCC) at UK is active in creating a healthy campus climate where students can grow and learn. Outreach is something that we feel is key to our mission, which is largely geared toward the academic, social, and personal success of students. Along with the work that we do with students in a one-on-one setting, our staff of psychologists and counselors provide informative and interactive workshops that are preventative in nature and target groups of individuals. We are involved with the training of resident hall assistants and with the UK101 classes. We also regularly speak in other classes and to various student and staff groups. Specific student groups, such as Greek organizations and athletes, often utilize us for information and workshops. On occasion, we engage in programming for the general public and/or in the community. Topics presented cover a wide range. Some of the commonly presented topics are listed below.

Stress management
Reducing test anxiety
Career exploration and choice of major
Depression
Anxiety
Eating and body concerns
Healthy relationships
Relaxation
Diversity issues
Perspectives on the world events/tragedies
Developing your identity
Effective communication
Team building and cohesion
Conflict resolution
Binge drinking and drug problems
Gender issues
Assertiveness
Understanding your personality as it relates to various settings (e.g., different work environments)
And the list goes on...

If you are interested in having us help with or do a program, please contact Tina Bryant (859) 257-8701. It is best to let us know well in advance of the date on which you are planning to do your program. We are not always able to facilitate requests, especially at busy times in the semester when several outreach activities are going on at once. In these times, we can direct you to other offices that might be able to help with a topic or we can train you to do your own program.