Relationships
Relationships, both educational and personal, are an important part of all our lives. It is also important to find and form healthy relationships, and effective communication is a building block for any successful relationships. If you are having challenges, concerns, or just have general questions about relationships, there are a number of resources at K-State to provide discussion and support. You can also download the brochure on Healthy Relationships to provide some initial suggestions.
Communication tips:
- Be aware of the mood and setting – if either of you is tired, stressed, or angry, it is difficult to communicate without misunderstanding.
- Be aware of how the other person will likely perceive what you say or do.
- Body language – as much as 80% of what we communicate is non-verbal, so be sure your tone of voice and body language conveys the meaning you intend.
- Reflective listening – listening should be an active form of communication. Completely focus on the other person, and give appropriate feedback from time to time.
- Give the benefit of the doubt – realize that there may be more than one meaning or interpretation
Manhattan Resources
- On-Campus:
- Counseling Services
- Family Center, K-State
- Veterinary Medical Counseling Services
- Women’s Center
Counseling Services Counseling Services
Having a hard time adjusting on campus? Problems dealing with stress, family, relationships, alcohol, eating disorders, or other issues? Counseling services provides short-term, focused counseling in the areas of: decision-making, crisis intervention, solution, adjustment, and matters of personal concern. They also assist in identifying and referring additional resources on campus and in the community. Check out their website resource page for self-help tips. Also, the Alcohol and Other Drug Education office supports access to personal assessment on alcohol and other drug use.
Hide DescriptionK-State Family Center K-State Family Center
The K-State Family Center provides individual, couple, family and group therapy. Marriage and family therapy faculty, doctoral and master’s students staff the center. The Family Center provides a range of services including: Relationship counseling, Family therapy, Play therapy, Child and adolescent therapy, Divorce and separation adjustment, Counseling for single-parent families, Counseling for blended families, Therapy for those dealing with grief and loss, Trauma therapy, Individual therapy for those dealing with life transitions, chronic illness, anxiety and depression, Parent education programming and parent counseling, and Mediation.
Hide DescriptionVeterinary Medical Counseling Service Veterinary Medical Counseling Service
Counseling Services in the College of Veterinary Medicine offers a convenient location for busy veterinary medical students to discuss individual, couple, or family concerns. Common challenges addressed are depression, anxiety, relationship distress, transitional stress, grief and loss, school/life balance, study skills, and time management. All services are free to participants and there are no restrictions on the number of possible sessions. Please note eligibility for services is limited to veterinary medical students.
Hide DescriptionE-mail: mhafen@vet.ksu.edu
Phone: 785.532.4448
Women's Center Women's Center
The K-State Women’s Center works to promote a safe and equitable work and learning environment for all K-State students through advocacy, presentations, academic classes, training, and referral. Over 150 K-State men and women from all majors comprise the Women’s Center’s student group, W.A.R. (Wildcats Against Rape), dedicated to raising awareness and lowering the incidence of campus sexual violence. The P.E.E.R.S. (Proactive Educators for the Elimination of Rape and Sexual Violence) class is taught by the K-State Women’s Center Director and is founded on the belief that students can effectively educate each other on issues concerning rape and sexual/relationship violence. The K-State Women’s Center sexual assault advocate provides 24-hour assistance for K-State students who have been victimized by violence or who are threatened by biased, hateful, or criminal behavior. Staff members work with individuals who are filing complaints under K-State’s Policy Prohibiting Sexual Violence and with offices and agencies on and off campus who can help students with law enforcement, legal, medical, and academic concerns. We promote a healthy, caring campus through SafeZone (www.k-state.edu/safezone), nonviolence works www.k-state.edu/nonviolence and such projects as the Manhattan Empty Bowls Project.
Hide Description - Off-Campus:
- Crisis Center, Manhattan
- Pawnee Mental Health Services
- Research & Extension, K-State
Crisis Center Crisis Center
Crisis Center
The Crisis Center provides confidential comprehensive services for victims of sexual assault and domestic abuse including: 24 hour hotline, crisis intervention, emergency transportation, safe shelter, advocacy, food and subsistence, referral, battered women's support group, rape support group, emotional support and understanding. The staff also provides educational presentations for classes and interested groups.
Hide DescriptionPhone: Administration Office 785.539-7935
Crisis Line 785.539-2785 or 800.727.2785
Pawnee Mental Health Services Pawnee Mental Health Services
If you're feeling stressed or distressed, having problems with alcohol or other drugs, depression, anxiety, family or marital difficulties, or a variety of other concerns, you could benefit from the help of a mental health professional. If you have trouble just getting through the day, or if an emotional problem or substance abuse is interfering with your job or relationships, you should seek help. If you feel you are in crisis right now, Pawnee therapists are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Phone: 785-587-4300 (outpatient mental health & substance abuse services)
24-Hour emergencies 800-609-2002
K-State Research and Extension K-State Research and Extension
K-State Research and Extension
K-State Research and Extension is dedicated to strong, healthy communities, family and youth through integrated research, analysis and education. They provide a variety of online resources about health and nutrition, home, family and youth, environment, and more.
Hide DescriptionWebsite: www.ksre.k-state.edu
Phone: 785.537.6147
