Counseling Services
Contact Information
Office of Student Health Services
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
We understand how exciting, though difficult, it might be for you to let your child
experience independent living for the first time. They will make many decisions in
their years at SEU, and we hope they make the best ones possible, though they may
struggle from time to time.
If you think your child is struggling emotionally, with making decisions, managing
stress, with relationships or family circumstances, please feel free to inform us
of your concerns at (973) 290-4132. The more information we have, the more assistance
we can provide your child.
If your child is 18 years of age or older, they are legally considered an adult and
protected by confidentiality. Counselors may not acknowledge that they seek these
services without their permission.
Counselors will not force students to seek psychological assistance unless they are
in danger of harming themselves/another/property, or are mandated for a serious violation
of SEU policy. In these circumstances, Counseling Services initiates assisting the
student.
Resources
- "Letting Go: A Parents' Guide to Understanding the College Years", by Karen Levin Coburn
- "How to Raise an Adult", by Julie Lythcott-Haims
- Set To Go - A JED Program: Your guide to the transition from high school to college and adulthood: https://www.settogo.org/
- College Parents Matter: https://www.
collegeparentsmatter.org/ index.html - "9 things college mental health counselors wish parents understood, by Elise Solé: https://www.today.com/parents/parents/college-mental-health-counselors-advice-parents-students