Counseling and psychosocial
services support the psychological, social and emotional well-being of the
currently enrolled students and staff members who are currently working at the
Applied Sciences Private University. We recognize that university life can be
stressful due to academic, financial, family, and social demands. These
stressors can sometimes contribute to more significant psychological and/or
social problems, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, difficulties
with sleeping, eating, attention, communication deficit and withdrawal.
Counseling and psychosocial department provides a range of services to help
students and staff members address and cope more effectively with their stress
and psychosocial concerns. No matter what challenges you are experiencing, our
free and confidential services can help you better understand your
difficulties, develop more self-awareness, and enhance your coping skills which
will automatically affect your academic as well as your social environment.
Counseling and psychosocial department offers individual counseling, referrals
for longer-term therapy, medication consultation, and emergency consultation in
an atmosphere that is welcoming, comfortable and multi-culturally sensitive for
all students. Concerns discussed range widely, but might include feelings of
low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, academic concerns, substance-use and
relationship concerns.
Vision
Counseling and psychosocial services strive to eliminate disparities in help-seeking. Emotionally healthy students and employees are able to engage more fully with their intellectual and creative goals while forming and sustaining meaningful relationships. They are able to grow and reflect in ways that allow them to make the most of their time, preparing them for life-long personal exploration and community engagement. We intend to elevate the importance of psychological and social wellbeing for all our students and staff members. We believe in and are committed to respect, professionalism and creating community. Respect at all levels of relationship for diversity, including cultural and sexual diversity. Professionalism is the highest levels of skill, insight and efficiency valuing knowledge, empathy and wisdom. Creating community connectedness is a necessary basis for mental health and all human functioning responsiveness, equity and accessibility to university students and staff members.
Mission
Our primary mission is to address the psychological needs, social and personal concerns of staff members as well as students (especially in relation to learning and the learning environment) that may interfere with their academic progress, social development, and emotional wellbeing. To accomplish this, we provide a variety of services, including:
- crisis intervention
- counseling
- psychiatric services
Head of the Psychosocial Counseling Department:
Marwa Alqaisi
Office hours:
every day from 10:00 to 1:00
To book an appointment for psychosocial counseling, you may contact Marwa Alqaisi
tel.: 05609999 ext.: 1156
email: m_alqaisi@asu.edu.jo