About the Department

The Guidance and Counseling Department operates under the Vice Deanship of Student Services at the Deanship of Student Affairs. It provides guidance, counseling, and awareness services to university students through the following units:

1. Psychological and Social Support Unit

The Unit provides specialized psychological and social counseling and support services to students through the Psychological and Social Counseling Offices in colleges and institutes, as well as Malath Student Care Office, located on the first floor of the Recreation Center in Building 190, Office 1.307.

2. Student Rights Protection Unit

The Unit raises students' awareness of their rights and responsibilities and works to protect their rights by providing legal consultations, guiding them on how to access their university rights, receiving complaints, and working to resolve them in accordance with university policies and regulations.

3. Guidance Unit

The Unit promotes students' self-awareness and familiarizes them with the University's policies, regulations, and instructions. It also promotes values, ethics, and proper conduct and supports the implementation of student conduct and discipline regulations.

Services Offered by Social Workers

  • Assess cases of students applying for financial assistance, as well as exceptional cases involving applications for university housing and childcare.
  • Conduct individual interviews with students to gather relevant information about their concerns.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the nature of each case and determine whether referral to a psychologist is needed.
  • Refer students to appropriate services based on their needs and follow up on their cases to monitor progress.
  • Develop and implement support and rehabilitation plans in collaboration with psychologists.
  • Help identify and monitor students' academic and social challenges within colleges.
  • Plan and implement preventive and support programs and activities that address students' academic and social needs.
  • Continuously improve counseling services, facilitate students' access to university services, and submit recommendations to enhance the university environment for students.

Services Offered by Psychologists

  • Provide psychological counseling through individual and group sessions.
  • Administer psychological assessments to identify the nature and severity of psychological disorders.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine the nature of each case and whether referral to psychiatric care is needed.
  • Develop and implement support and rehabilitation plans in collaboration with social workers.
  • Coordinate with King Abdullah University Hospital for cases requiring medication.
  • Help identify and monitor students' psychological concerns at the University.
  • Plan and implement preventive and support programs and activities that address psychological concerns.
  • Contribute to promoting mental health standards across the University.

Guides

Guide to Psychological and Social Counseling Offices in University Colleges

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