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Brief Description of Agency:

For a brief description of our agency, I refer the reader to the St. Olaf College Counseling Center information sheet that follows.

In addition to the information sheet, I would like to briefly highlight some information about our center that pertains to those graduate students who may be considering the St. Olaf Counseling Center as a possible training site.

• Our Center welcomes applicants from Master’s and Doctoral programs.

• Graduate students have an opportunity to gain valuable therapy experience working with a wide variety of client issues including depression, anxiety disorders, victimization, identity, grief and eating disorders.

• Extensive clinical supervision is offered and consists of two hours per week individual supervision and two hours per week group supervision. 

• Because of the high demand by the St. Olaf students for our services, the graduate students are able to readily build their client contact hours.

• The graduate students work with an experienced professional staff consisting of five licensed psychologists, a licensed independent clinical social worker, a nutritionist, and a psychiatrist.

• In our 19th consecutive year as a therapy practicum site.

• We offer flexible scheduling.

• An office and computer are provided to each practicum student.

• Reimbursement for professional development, travel and meals.

• We’re not as far away as you may think!  (Only 30 – 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities)  It’s an easy commute – the main volume of traffic is always headed in the other direction.

• Free access to St. Olaf College amenities (fitness center, events, libraries).

Practicum applications (cover letter and resume) should be sent to the attention of:

Steve O'Neill, St. Olaf College Counseling Center, 1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057 or oneill@stolaf.edu

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

St. Olaf College Counseling Center

 

The Counseling Center was established by St. Olaf College to enhance the personal growth and development of its students.  The Center supports students in their academic pursuits and facilitates personal and interpersonal learning and growth.  The programs it provides are preventive as well as remedial.

Confidentiality

The St. Olaf Counseling Center policy on confidentiality follows the ethical guidelines of the Minnesota Board of Psychology.  Information is released to no one outside the Counseling Center staff without written permission from the student.  The only exception may occur in life-threatening emergencies.

Eligibility for Services

Counseling Center services are provided without cost to all full-time St. Olaf students.

Services

A variety of services and programs are provided within the Counseling Center; others are held in residence halls or in classrooms.

Individual Counseling

Any personal concern is appropriate to bring to the Counseling Center.  Student concerns typically involve issues related to relationships, identity, family, depression, victimization, anxiety/panic attacks, academics, grief and loss, socialization/isolation, food/body image or chemical use/abuse.

Group Counseling

The Counseling Center offers a variety of counseling groups to students.  These groups focus on topics such as family issues, food and body image concerns, coping with grief and loss, victimization issues, enhancing relationships, men’s issues, women’s issues and personal growth.

Nutritional Counseling

Nutritional counseling is available, on a limited basis, to students who have concerns about their eating/body image.  Students must be referred to the dietitian by a staff therapist.

Medication Consultation

Medication consults are available, on a limited basis, to students who wish to be evaluated for possible medication treatment and/or for ongoing medication management.  Students must be referred to the psychiatrist by a staff therapist.

Workshop and Seminars

Workshops and seminars are offered throughout the year.  The focus of these workshops and seminars may involve topics such as stress management, depression, adjustment issues, eating and body image issues, healthy relationships, anxiety, and how to help a troubled friend.

Testing

The Counseling Center offers psychological testing and, in some cases, a nominal fee is charged to students for the scoring of the tests.  Students are referred to other offices or agencies when additional testing is desired.

Consultation

Operating within the guidelines of the Center’s policy on confidentiality, counselors are available for consultations with students, faculty, administrative personnel, resident hall staff, and parents.

Referrals

The counselors will refer students to other campus services, or off-campus professionals and agencies, for services not available at the Counseling Center.

Location

The Counseling Center is located in the Boe House on St. Olaf Avenue.

Hours

The Counseling Center is open during the academic year from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Summer hours vary; please call for an appointment.

Appointments

Appointments are made in person or by calling the administrative assistant at 786-3062.