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Why See a Counselor?

A counselor provides support and understanding, as well as useful information and suggestions. A counselor assists you in developing greater self-awareness and in evaluating options to address your specific needs and concerns.

Vocational interest tests and a personality type indicator are also available to assist in your self-understanding and decision-making.

The COE Counseling Service

The College of Engineering's Counseling Service is available because it's easier to concentrate on your studies if you can deal effectively with personal, academic and career concerns. Talking with someone who is objective and empathetic can help you sort through these concerns.

Appointments can be made with the COE counselor, David Lacocque by telephoning him (608/265-5600), emailing (delacocque@uhs.wisc.edu), or calling or stopping by the office at 115 North Orchard St., Madison, WI 53715, Phone: 608/265-5480.

Confidentiality is assured within applicable legal and ethical guidelines. Nothing will be recorded in your academic file.

What the COE counselor can help you with:

Personal Issues

• Interpersonal relationships
• Self-esteem
• Alcohol and drugs
• Cultural differences
• Anxiety/stress management
• Depression
• Loss and grief
• Adjustment to the university setting
• Sexuality
• Any emotional crisis or problem

Career Exploration Skills

• Evaluation of educational/career decisions
• Assessment of skills, interests and values
• Information gathering

Academic Concerns

• Study skills
• Time management
• Test anxiety
• Poor academic performance
• Communication with deans and faculty

Referrals

The counselor can assist in locating other campus and community resources.

A Resource for Faculty and Staff

The counselor will consult with faculty and staff regarding student concerns. Faculty and staff are encouraged to refer students to the counseling service.

The COE Counselor

David Lacocque (PsyD) is experienced in counseling engineering students.
Counseling and Consultation Services
Madison, WI 53715
Appointments: 608/265-5600
Office: 608/265-5480
E-mail: delacocque@uhs.wisc.edu

After Hours Crisis #: 608/265-5600

The counseling service is free to all UW-Madison College of Engineering students.

The counselor is a supplement to, not a substitute for, your assigned engineering advisor.

Useful Links

General counseling issues

• Counseling and Consultation Service at University Health Services

Stress Management

• Stress Assess: An educational tool designed to enhance your knowledge about stress

• The Medical Basis of Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Sleep problems, and Drug Use

• Mindfulness & Relaxation Strategies. Downloadable on MP3.

Study Skills

• GUTS Study Skills Program: learn effective methods of learning information

• Learning Strategies: from Dartmouth College

Date last modified: 06-Sep-2006.
Date created 24-Jan-2001.
Content by: spfatt@engr.wisc.edu
Copyright 2006 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
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