Center Publications

Our Services
New University Life / Adjustment
Social Adjustment
Emotional Adjustment
Behavioral Concerns
Personal Growth and Development
Psychological Disorders
Academic Study
Heartfelt Sharings from HKUST Students & Student Counselors

HKUST Stories

     Putting Students’ Mind at Ease

        科大特教生:肯講就有辦法幫

       首用網上平台 培訓大使支援學生

                   面對失敗 學習說出來

Reference Books / Websites

University Student Life
Study / Stress Management
Social / Friendship
Mood / Emotions
Behavioral Concerns (e.g., Addiction, Harassment)
Personal Growth & Development
Psychological Disorders
Family
Love & Relationship
Grief & Bereavement

Movies / Dramas

 

Inside Out 

A Beautiful Mind

Intouchables

Atypical (drama available on Netflix)

 

Soul

Coco

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Good Will Hunting

 

           

 

Why are counseling services private and confidential?

When students decide to meet with a counselor, they need sufficient emotional support to manage their life adversities and mental health concerns. A student may be going through stressful experiences, traumatic life events, fear of judgement and an emotional roller coaster ride of mental health symptoms. They may feel embarrassed, vulnerable or a sense of shame, and may be reluctant to share their private feelings and secrets if they do not feel safe and comfortable in the counseling environment. It is of utmost importance for a counselor to gain trust from a student and build rapport with them to ensure the effectiveness of counseling/psychotherapy. Sometimes, the discussion may involve substance abuse, sexual activity, and concerns about other behaviors that might violate the student conduct code.

Counseling/psychotherapy is considered confidential to protect students’ personal experiences and the therapeutic relationship. Nevertheless, there are exceptions that confidentiality would not be upheld, particularly if the counselor is significantly concerned about the safety of student or someone else that the student is talking about.