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	Kidston House 630 S. Hermitage Avenue, Suite 701 Chicago, IL 60612				Hilarie Terebessy, PhD, Jennifer Kestner, PhD Phone: (312) 942-3687


About the University Counseling Center To learn about the philosophy, clientele, staff and confidentiality policy of the University Counseling Center, click on the "More" link below. To Make an Appointment call (312) 942-3687 (weekdays, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.) and speak to our receptionist. Usually an appointment can be scheduled within a few days and often one can be made for the same day. The Counseling Center is located in Kidston, Suite 701. Please click on "Campus Map with Kidston Circled" below to see a map indicating the location of Kidston. Our hours are: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hilarie Terebessy, PhD, direct line: (312) 942-3013 Jennifer Kestner, PhD, direct line: (312) 942-5726


Services Offered by the University Counseling Center The Counseling Center provides professional counseling at no charge year round for a variety of concerns ranging from stress and anxiety management to depression and relationship problems. In the past, Rush students have sought help for: Troublesome feelings such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, shyness, fear and anger Marital or relationship problems Loss and other forms of bereavement Stress management Click the "More" link to see the full list, with links to Web-based resources. Faculty and staff, please consult our Referral Guide, linked below.


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University Counseling Center Confidentiality Statement

University Counseling Center Referral Guide for Faculty/Staff in PDF format

Campus Map with Kidston Circled in PDF format

Workshop Handout- Mastering Procrastination Suggestions on overcoming procrastination, in Word format

Workshop Handout- Test Anxiety Suggestions on how to do your best on a test, in Word format

Anxiety Thought Record with Directions



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