Peer Counseling Program Informative Meeting

Date: March 26, 2013 Tuesday 
Time: 20:00-21:00
Place: Tophane Dormitory, Entrance-Canteen

PEER COUNSELING PROGRAM

Peer Counseling Program (Student-to-Student Support Program) is based on the notion that people who share the same atmosphere, who experience common feelings and problems would understand each other better. The aim is to help you deal with difficulties better by sharing your academic, social and/or personal problems with the students who have been trained for this purpose and are working as a part of the Psychological Counseling Unit.

Confidentiality principal is vital for the program. Interviews done with “Peer Counselors” will not be shared with anyone else, unless there is a risk of serious harm to self or others. If you need someone to listen to and understand you, you may contact a “Peer Counselor”. “Peer Counselors” will carry on doing individual sessions, group work and adaptation facilitating activities for the newcomers throughout the year. 

Who are “Peer Counselors”?
“Peer Counselors” are 5 students from psychological department who have been trained to be able to help you and who work under the supervision of Psychological Counseling Unit.

Which problems do “Peer Counselors” handle? 
“Peer Counselors” will try to help you with issues that preoccupy or bother you. When necessary, they may refer you to other units of the university (Psychological Counseling, Student Affairs, Infirmary, etc.) that they believe would help you better.  

How can you reach “Peer Counselors”?
On Campus: You may drop by or call Psychological Counseling Unit and tell that you would like to see a “Peer Counselor” or ask for further information. 

At Dormitory: “Peer Counselors” will be at the Peer Counseling Office at the Computer Laboratory, at 609, on weekdays except Friday from 18.00 to 19.00. You may see them or take an appointment by visiting their office during these hours. 

By e-mail: You can send an e-mail including your name, department, grade and phone number to akran.danisman@bilgi.edu.tr and state that you would like to see a “Peer Counselor”. You will be contacted as soon as possible.