Yesterday in my PSY class, a counselor dropped by our class and informed us all of the CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) services.
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Originally Posted by Poly Post - Remembering an Alumn "What I worry about is that publicity will cause someone else to think about it," Fredericksen said." |
Cal Poly Pomona does not want such tragedy to occur on campus so everyone should be aware of what services are provided on campus.
CAPS - Counseling and Psychological Services- Overwhelmed by school, work, and family responsibilities?
- Have difficulty managing your time?
- Unsatisfied with your choice of major or career?
- Do you feel lonely and isolated?
- Does no one care or understand?
- Unsure? Confused? Shy?
- Is pressure or expectation weighing you down?
- Are relationships with others interfering with your ability to study?
- Feel stressed, unmotivated, and anxious?
- Are relationships with others interfering with your ability to study?
We're here to listen, provide support, guidance, and help you feel better in order to succeed.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Building 66 (Bronco Bookstore Building), Room 116
(909) 869-3220
M-F: 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Signs That Suggest A Consultation With CAPS
While each individual experiences and displays emotional and relationship problems in a different way, some common experiences might include:
- Declining grades and low motivation in completing assignments
- Frequent absenteeism
- Low level of energy
- Sadness and tearfulness
- Sleeplessness
- Falling asleep in class
- No enthusiasm for most things
- Poor concentration
- Excessive daydreaming
- Withdrawn or isolative
- Preoccupied
- Overwhelmed or intense and uncommon response to an upsetting event
- Dependency. For example, the need to be with someone all the time, or the need to have someone else make decisions for you in most matters
- Frequent binge eating episodes or significant loss of appetite
- Suicidal thoughts
- Nervousness and anxiety
- Restlessness or agitation
- Exaggerated irritability including undue aggressive behavior towards others
- Impaired speech
- Change in personal hygience
- Bizarre or strange behavior
The personal counseling is strictly confidential. Please use the service if you have two or more symptoms.