Support for Victims of Sexual Assault
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The Women’s Center and Cook Counseling Center will co-facilitate an 8-week group for survivors of sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse. Exact days and times will be determined by group members’ schedules. Healing and Recovery group gives women a space to discuss the current impact the trauma may have on their lives and to exchange with each other ways for self-care and empowerment in a safe and supportive environment. Topics may include: dynamics of sexual violence, depression and anger, relationships, guilt and shame, trust, boundaries, grief and loss, and self-esteem. For more information call Dr. Tevya Zukor at Cook Counseling Center (231-6557) or contact Melissa Lind, LCSW at lindm@vt.edu or call The Women's Center (231-7806). |
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Cook Counseling Center Sexual assault which includes rape, attempted rape, incest and sexual abuse is a major problem on college campuses. Twenty percent of college women are estimated to have been raped as well as some men, and in one study over 90 percent of college men and women indicated they have experienced unwanted sexual activity. In most cases of sexual assault, the assailant knows the victim. If you have just been raped or sexually assaulted, it is important for you to get help immediately. You may need medical attention for injuries you received during the assault. You can receive medical services by calling the Virginia Tech's Schiffert Health Center at 231-6444. An after hours on-call system is also available through the Health Center. You may also feel anxious, frightened, depressed or angry and may be tearful, restless or irritated. Talking with a counselor who understands rape and can discuss your concerns and options, may be helpful to you. If you have been sexually assaulted, a counselor at Cook Counseling Center can help you work through your feelings about the assault. Some of the most common issues sexual assault survivors cope with are anger, depression, lowered self-esteem, fear, and difficulties in relationships with family members, friends and in dating. Other concerns may be pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and personal safety. To make an appointment to discuss your concerns with a Cook Counseling Center counselor, call 231-6557 or stop by 240 McComas Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Women's Center at Virginia Tech provides counseling and advocacy services for any member of the university community--student, faculty or staff--who has been a victim of a violent crime on or off campus. |
Cook Counseling Center's Online Screening Module
Cook Counseling Center and Screening for Mental Health, Inc. offer free and anonymous online screening for depression, alcohol use, eating disorders, and anxiety. The online screenings are informational, not diagnostic, and treatment recommendations are not provided. Online screening is made available so that Virginia Tech students may find out whether consultation with a Cook Counseling Center counselor may be helpful.