Personal Health & Healthy Interpersonal

Relationships in the U.S.

August 20, 2013

Worries about schoolRelationship concernsDealing with transitions

Costs covered by tuition &

fees

Call 518-442-5800Initial appointments generally

available within 1-3 daysEmergencies are responded to

immediately

We value diversity in backgrounds, cultures, and individual personal characteristics

Our staff is diverse

Emotional & behavioral wellness

Sexuality and sexual health

Alcohol and other drugsSuicide preventionSexual assault

preventionHealthy relationships

Friendships Romantic Relationships

What are your expectations?Is this similar or different than back home?Relationships 101:

CommunicationRespectTrustSupportiveFree from violence

• Agree/Consent Freely & Knowingly

• Communicate Verbally – by saying YES (Silence does NOT = consent)

• Judgment not impaired (e.g., asleep, unconscious, drunk or high)

• No coercion or threat (physical/verbal)

• 17 years of age or older – NYS

1. Shame

2. Blame themselves

3. Don’t want others to know

4. Cultural/Racial

5. Drinking while underage

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1. Listen without judgment.2. Tell them it was not their fault.3. Provide information and resources.4. Let them decide the next steps.

RESOURCES

Sexual Assault Prevention

• Consultation•Email or phone

• Support and referrals

• Provide information and discuss options

A play by Equalogy

One night..four close friends…alcohol…

flirtation …and a conflicting story

September 17th 7 & 9 PM

PAC Recital Hall

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University at Albany Counseling Center

Call 518-442-5800Email consultation@albany.edu

400 Patroon Creek Boulevard

Shuttle every 30 minutesScience LibraryCollins Circle