The ACU Counseling Center Virtual Pamphlet Collection
The following virtual pamphlets are provided for self-help and healing among the faculty, staff and students at Abilene Christian University.
Articles have been reviewed to provide additional information for the individual. However, the external links may not reflect the beliefs/advice of ACU and are not endorsed by the ACU Counseling Center. The ACU Counseling Center may not provide services listed through these articles.
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Counseling Center
849 Coliseum Way (Northwest Corner of SRWC, next door to the Teague Center)
ACU Box 28083
Abilene, Texas 79699-8083
Phone: 325-674-2626
Fax: 325-674-6998
Open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
Alcohol and Substance Use
About Alcohol and Drug Problems
Pace University
Kansas State University
Princeton University
Massey University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
University of Mary Washington
University of Alabama
Dartmouth College
University of Miami
University of Minnesota Duluth
Villanova University
George Washington University
Villanova University
Massey University
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Do's and Don'ts for Care of an Intoxicated Person
Harvard University
Do you have a Drinking Problem?
Stanford University
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Princeton University
Early Signs of an Alcohol Problem
University of Florida
How Many Drinks Will You Have This Year?
Pace University
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Is My Substance Use a Problem?
Texas Woman's University
Recognizing & Confronting Alcohol Abuse
SUNY at Buffalo
University of Florida
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Kansas State University
University of Chicago
University of Missouri -- Rolla
Top Ten Most Reliable Ways to Develop Alcoholism
Texas Woman's University
What You Don't Know About Drugs & Alcohol *Can* Hurt You
Brooklyn College
Anger
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Villanova University
University of Florida
Texas State University -- San Marcos
How Can You Deal with Your Angry Thoughts and Feelings More Effectively?
George Washington University
How Can You Deal with Your Physical Symptoms of Anger More Effectively?
George Washington University
How Do You Know When You're Angry?
George Washington University
Is There Another Way to Express Your Angry Feelings?
George Washington University
California State University, Long Beach
University of South Florida Lakeland
What Can I Do If These Suggestions Don't Help?
George Washington University
George Washington University
Who Can I Talk to About Dealing with Anger?
George Washington University
Anxiety
Pennsylvania State University
Villanova University
University of Florida
University of Alabama
Anxiety: Taming the Butterflies
University of Oregon
Are You Living in Fear? Getting a Handle on Panic Attacks
University of Texas at Austin
Coping with Music Performance Anxiety
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Dealing with Increased Anxiety Due to the War
University of Florida
University of Mary Washington
University of Massachusetts Lowell
General Anxiety: Definitions and Suggestions
University of North Carolina
University of Florida
Queensland University of Technology
University of Mary Washington
Villanova University
University of Texas at Dallas
University of Queensland
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina
University of Mary Washington
University of Tennessee at Martin
St. Joseph's University
Northern Michigan University
University of North Carolina
University of Florida
Shyness and Social Anxiety Disorder
Villanova University
University of South Florida Lakeland
University of Queensland
Treating Anxiety and Stress Naturally
Brooklyn College
Massey University
Massey University
Assertiveness
Texas Woman's University
University of Iowa
University of Missouri -- Rolla
Assertive Communication: An Introduction
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Massey University
SUNY at Buffalo
University of Alabama
University of Illinois
University of Texas at Dallas
Villanova University
Assertiveness -- Analysis and Development
University of Victoria
Texas Woman's University
Oregon State University
Basic Strategies for Behaving More Assertively
University of North Carolina
Dealing With Difficult People & Difficult Situations
University of Kansas
Helpful Hints for Assertive Behavior
Hampden-Sydney College
University of Florida
Irrational Beliefs About Assertive Behavior
Texas Woman's University
SUNY at Buffalo
University of Texas at Austin
University of Florida
Attention-Deficit Disorder
University of Alabama
University of Minnesota Duluth
University of South Florida Lakeland
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
University of North Carolina
Counseling
About Group Counseling Services
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College
University of Texas at Austin
University of Florida
Massey University
Finding the Right Counselor or Psychotherapist for You
Brooklyn College
A Guide to the Counseling Experience
Pace University
University of Kansas
How Do I Know If I Need Counseling?
University of Mary Washington
Issues that People Sometimes Bring to Counselling
Massey University
Joining a Group at the Counseling Center
Pace University
University of Florida
Massey University
What Can I Expect in Counseling?
University of Mary Washington
SUNY at Buffalo
Cults
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
University of New Hampshire
Cultural Issues
Crossing Cultures: Adjusting to Your New Community
Kansas State University
Texas Woman's University
University of Texas at Austin
International Students Coping with Culture Shock
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
University of Alabama
Welcome, International Students!
University of Oregon
Depression
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
SUNY at Buffalo
University of Texas at Dallas
University of Alabama
Carroll College
University of Missouri -- Rolla
University of Florida
University of Texas at Austin
University of Illinois
University of Illinois
Northern Michigan University
Disabilities
The ABCs of Success for Students with Disabilities
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
How to Succeed at University with a Psychiatric Disability
Queensland University of Technology
Who Me? Self-Esteem for People with Disabilities
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Dissociation
Eating Disorders
Brooklyn College
Addressing your Bad Body Thoughts
Texas Woman's University
Oregon State University
Body Acceptance and Eating Disorders
University of Florida
University of Texas at Dallas
Body Image Dissatisfaction: A Growing Concern Among Men
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Harvard University
Oregon State University
Texas State University -- San Marcos
College of New Jersey
University of New Hampshire
Eating Concerns Assessment Tool and Resources Information
Harvard University
Pennsylvania State University
Princeton University
Stanford University
SUNY at Buffalo
University of Iowa
University of Mary Washington
University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Minnesota Duluth
University of Victoria
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Villanova University
Eating Disorders and Body Image
Northern Michigan University
Kansas State University
University of Minnesota Duluth
Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Eating Disorders: Myths and Campus Resources
George Mason University
Eating Disorders -- Suggested Reading List
University of Victoria
Carroll College
University of Alabama
The Eight Traits of Emotional Hunger
University of Texas at Austin
Dartmouth College
Information about Eating Disorders
University of Texas at Dallas
University of Texas at Austin
Texas Woman's University
Maybe I Have an Eating Problem
University of Illinois
SUNY at Buffalo
Short List of Salient Warning Signs for Eating Disorders
Texas Woman's University
Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Suggested Readings For Eating Concerns
Harvard University
Tips to Overcoming an Eating Disorder from Women Who Have Recovered
University of Victoria
Understanding Eating Disorders
University of Florida
University of North Carolina
Family and Childhood Issues
About Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
Brooklyn College
About Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
Texas Woman's University
About Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse
Brooklyn College
SUNY at Buffalo
University of Illinois
Breaking Free of Dysfunctional Family Patterns
Texas State University -- San Marcos
Texas Woman's University
Dysfunctional Families: Recognizing and Overcoming Their Effects
Kansas State University
Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family
University of Alabama
How to Raise a Parent While at College
University of Texas at Dallas
University of Florida
University of Illinois
Understanding Dysfunctional Relationship Patterns in Your Family
University of Illinois
When Your Parent Has a Mental Illness
University of Illinois
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
University of Illinois
General
Texas A&M University
About Your Holiday Energy and Stress Level
Brooklyn College
Academic Advisor and Instructor Relationships
Edinboro University
Villanova University
University of Missouri -- Rolla
University of North Carolina
University of Oregon
University of Texas at Austin
Texas A&M University
College Motivation and Maintaining a Positive Attitude
Edinboro University
Constructive Suggestions Regarding Motivation
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
University of Oregon
University of Oregon
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Developmental Tasks for College Students
Hampden-Sydney College
Experiencing and Expressing Emotion
University of Illinois
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Texas Woman's University
High School to University Transition
Macquarie University
University of New Hampshire
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Pennsylvania State University
University of Alabama
How to Get Along with your College Professor
Texas A&M University
How will you be feeling on the last day of classes?
University of North Carolina
George Washington University
University of Florida
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Maintaining the Balance: A Self-Help Guide for Students
University of Florida
Mature Aged Students: Returning to Learning
University of Queensland
Mental Health and the College Experience
University of Mary Washington
Mental Health Insurance Coverage: Questions to Ask
George Washington University
Texas State University -- San Marcos
Texas State University -- San Marcos
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
University of Queensland
University of Illinois
Tulane University
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Hawks
St. Joseph's University
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Testing Your Wings: Homesickness & Adjusting
University of Kansas
Top Ten Ways to Mess with Your Mental Health
University of Texas at Austin
Pace University
University of Queensland
Understanding the Transition to College
University of North Carolina
What are your hopes as the semester gets under way?
University of North Carolina
Grief
Brooklyn College
Coping with Death, Grief, and Loss
University of Iowa
Texas State University -- San Marcos
University of Mary Washington
Hampden-Sydney College
Grief: Getting Over the Death of Someone Close to You
Kansas State University
University of Illinois
Life After Loss: Dealing with Grief
University of Texas at Austin
Impulse Control
Texas State University -- San Marcos
Explaining Self-Injurious Behaviors
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
University of Texas at Austin
I'm Just a Student, Why is My Credit Rating Important?
University of Florida
Texas State University -- San Marcos
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Overcoming Pornography Addiction
University of Texas at Dallas
Villanova University
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Medication
Are you Considering Medication for Depression?
Texas Woman's University
Buying the Pharm: Sharing Prescription Medications
American University
Considering Medication for Depression
University of Texas at Austin
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Information on Antidepressant Medication
Westfield State College
Texas State University -- San Marcos
Relationships
University of Illinois
University of Florida
Texas Woman's University
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Building Healthy Relationships
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Committed Relationships and School
University of Illinois
Communication with Your Partner
Texas Woman's University
University of Texas at Dallas
University of Florida
University of Florida
University of Queensland
Fair Fighting in Intimate Relationships
University of Florida
University of Texas at Austin
SUNY at Buffalo
Handling Common Relationship Problems
University of Florida
Kansas State University
Healthy Romantic Relationships in College
University of Texas at Austin
How Can I Be Wise About Online Dating?
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
How to Cope with a Broken Relationship
Texas Woman's University
How to Live with Your Roommate
St. Joseph's University
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Male Sex Role: Changes and Stressors
University of Florida
Pace University
SUNY at Buffalo
Carroll College
University of Minnesota Duluth
Relationship Violence Signs to Watch for
Texas Woman's University
American University
Signs of Physical, Sexual and Emotional Abuse
Texas Woman's University
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Sexual Assault
Northern Michigan University
Texas Woman's University
Becoming Whole Again: Healing from Sexual Assault
University of Texas at Austin
Date & Acquaintance Rape: Overview
SUNY at Buffalo
For Male Survivors of Sexual Assault
University of Texas at Austin
SUNY at Buffalo
Preventative Measures You Can Take
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Preventing and Responding to Sexual Assault
University of Mary Washington
Princeton University
San Diego State University
Sexual Assault and Rape: Advice for Men
SUNY at Buffalo
Sexual Assertiveness Questionnaire & Date Rape Prevention
SUNY at Buffalo
Things to Try When Confronted with Acquaintance Rape
SUNY at Buffalo
Women: Alternatives to Vulnerability
SUNY at Buffalo
Sexual Harassment
Texas Woman's University
Preventing and Responding to Sexual Harassment and Stalking
University of Mary Washington
Princeton University
University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Victoria
Texas Woman's University
Sexual Harassment Includes Many Things
Texas Woman's University
Sexual Harassment: Myths and Realities
University of Oregon
Sexual Harassment on Campus Is a Problem
Brooklyn College
Villanova University
What Every College Student Needs to Know About Preventing Sexual Harassment
Brooklyn College
Sleep
University of North Carolina
How to Get a Good Night's Sleep
Kansas State University
University of South Florida - Lakeland
University of Waterloo
Massey University
University of North Carolina
University of Texas at Dallas
St. Joseph's University
University of Alabama
Villanova University
Harvard University
Princeton University
Hampden-Sydney College
University of Queensland
Suggestions for a Good Night's Sleep
University of Texas at Austin
University of North Carolina
Stress
Texas Woman's University
Brooklyn College
Carroll College
University of Minnesota Duluth
Texas Woman's University
University of South Florida Lakeland
University of South Florida Lakeland
George Washington University
Edinboro University
University of Florida
University of Iowa
Coping with the Stress of College Life
Texas State University -- San Marcos
Texas State University -- San Marcos
Brooklyn College
Dealing with Stress: Meditation
Brooklyn College
The Doctor Told Me That My Stress Caused My...
Kansas State University
Eliminate Stress From Your Environment!
Texas Woman's University
Emotional, Behavioral, or Physical Outcomes of Stress
George Washington University
University of Florida
Dartmouth College
How Vulnerable Are You To Stress?
University of Miami
Texas Woman's University
George Washington University
Massey University
University of Texas at Austin
Texas Woman's University
University of Kansas
University of Victoria
University of Texas at Austin
Some Commonly Asked Questions About Stress
Hampden-Sydney College
Stategies for Coping with Stress
Texas Woman's University
Strategies for Stress Management
University of Victoria
University of Victoria
Texas Woman's University
University of California, Irvine
University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Oregon
University of Florida
Harvard University
Northern Michigan University
SUNY at Buffalo
University of Alabama
University of Illinois
University of Texas at Dallas
Villanova University
Hampden-Sydney College
Stress Reduction Using Thought Awareness
Texas Woman's University
University of North Carolina
Tactics for Managing Stress and Anxiety
University of Victoria
Top Ten Strategies for Wildly Effective Stress Management
University of North Carolina
Texas Woman's University
Study Skills
Texas A&M University
University of Victoria
Getting Off to a Good Academic Start
Tulane University
Learning Styles and How to Maximize Your Success in School
Pace University
Texas A&M University
Reading to Comprehend and Learn
University of Victoria
Texas A&M University
University of Victoria
Ten Top Tips for Academic Success
University of Western Ontario
Tips for Increasing Reading Speed
University of Victoria
Top Ten Tips for Improving Information Processing Techniques
George Washington University
George Washington University
Top Ten Tips for Selecting Main Ideas
George Washington University
George Washington University
Using Study Groups to Increase Learning
University of Victoria
Test-Taking
University of Victoria
Answering Multiple-Choice Exam Questions
Tulane University
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
University of Western Ontario
SUNY at Buffalo
Time Management
10 Steps to Organization at College
University of Kansas
The ABC Method of Time Management
Texas A&M University
George Washington University
Completing Your Graduate Degree Successfully: Some Time Management Tips
University of Western Ontario
University of Guelph
Effective Time Planning Strategies
University of Guelph
Texas Woman's University
Establish Short and Long Term Goals
George Washington University
The Heart of Managing Your Time and Yourself: O-PATSM
California State University, Long Beach
St. Joseph's University
Identify Obstacles to Time Management!
George Washington University
George Washington University
University of Guelph
University of Victoria
University of Western Ontario
More Information on Time Scheduling
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
SUNY at Buffalo
Texas Woman's University
University of Illinois
University of Illinois
Perfectionism: A Double-Edged Sword
University of Texas at Austin
SUNY at Buffalo
Texas Woman's University
Massey University
University of Queensland
Procrastination & Time Management
University of Oregon
Procrastination: How to Overcome It
University of Kansas
University of Texas at Dallas
Procrastination: Problem or Plus?
Kansas State University
Putting a Stop to Putting It Off
University of North Carolina
Texas Woman's University
Stop Sabotaging Your Personal Time Management!
University of Minnesota
Edinboro University
Kansas State University
Oregon State University
SUNY at Buffalo
University of Alabama
University of Florida
University of Illinois
University of Texas at Dallas
University of Waterloo
Time Management for University Students
York University
Time Management: Making It Work for You
University of Guelph
Time Management Strategies for Improving Academic Performance
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
University of North Carolina
Villanova University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
St. Joseph's University
Top Ten Tips for Improving Time Management
George Washington University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Traumatic Events
About Experiencing or Witnessing a Traumatic Event
Brooklyn College
About Experiencing or Witnessing a Traumatic Event
Texas Woman's University
Brooklyn College
Away From Home: Coping with the Unexpected
University of Oregon
Common Responses to Traumatic Events
University of North Carolina
Coping with Disaster and Crisis
University of Mary Washington
Coping with and Responding to Traumatic Events
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Coping with a Sudden Terrible Event
American University
Villanova University
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Coping with Traumatic Incidents
Massey University
Northern Michigan University
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Critical Incident Stress Information Sheet
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Dealing with Increased Anxiety Due to the War
University of Florida
Information for Crime Victims and Witnesses
Brooklyn College
Dartmouth College
Spouse/Significant Other Support/Secondary Sufferers
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Suggestions to Help Yourself and Others After a Critical Incident
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Surviving the Effects of Trauma
University of Florida
University of Minnesota Duluth
Wellness
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
University of South Florida Lakeland
Princeton University
University of Texas at Dallas
Stress and Health, Nutrition and Exercise
Texas Woman's University
Writing
Improving Your Sentence Structure
University of Guelph
Procedure for Writing a Term Paper
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
University of Victoria
Writing Scientific Lab Reports
University of Guelph
University of Guelph
For Concerned Others
Academic Support for Students with a Psychiatric Disability
Queensland University of Technology
San Diego State University
San Diego State University
Counseling Guidelines for Residence Staff
Stanford University
The Danger of Suicide: Responding to Students in Distress
University of Florida
Dealing with an Alcoholic Family Member or Friend
University of Florida
Dealing with Distressed Students
Macquarie University
Do's and Don'ts for Care of an Intoxicated Person
Harvard University
Eating Disorders: Helping a Friend
University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Eating Disorders: How to Help a Friend
Villanova University
Faculty and Staff as Helping Resources
Kansas State University
Faculty and Staff as Helping Resources
Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Faculty and Staff Guide to Helping Students Concerned about the War
University of Florida
Faculty and Staff Referral Guide
Pace University
Faculty Working with Students in Crisis
University of Florida
Guidelines for Helping a Friend Who Is Intoxicated
Harvard University
Help for Faculty in Coping with a Student Who Seems Threatening
Brooklyn College
Northwest Missouri State University
Helping a Friend in an Abusive Relationship
Tulane University
Helping Someone in a Suicidal Crisis
University of Florida
Helping Someone in a Suicidal Crisis
University of Florida
Tulane University
University of Texas at Dallas
How Can I Help a Depressed or Suicidal Person?
University of California, Santa Cruz
How to Approach Someone You Feel Needs Help
University of Notre Dame
How to Deal with Distressed Students
Texas Woman's University
How to Help a Friend Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted
University of Oregon
How to Help a Student in Distress
American University
How to Identify, Assist and Refer Students with Personal Problems and/or Disruptive Behavior
Brooklyn College
How You Can Help a Suicidal Friend
Texas Woman's University
University of Texas at Austin
Recognizing a Depressed Student
Tulane University
Recognizing a Distressed Student
Tulane University
Referring a Distressed Student for Counseling
Valdosta State University
San Diego State University
Some Misconceptions About Suicide
University of California, Santa Cruz
Tips for How to Interact with Someone with an Eating Disorder
Texas Woman's University
George Washington University
Tips for Students in Distress: A Guide for Faculty and Staff
George Washington University
Tips on Recognizing and Assisting Students in Emotional Distress
Oregon State University
When and How Should I Refer a Student to the Center?
University of Mary Washington
When Should I Consider Intervening When a Student Is Distressed?
University of Dayton
When You Want to Help a Friend
St. Joseph's University
