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27 Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) A widely used instrument based on C.G. Jung's (1921-1971) ideas about perceptions and judgment. The effects of each preference, alone, and in combination, can be put to practical use. The inventory is very useful in making important personal and career decisions. Knowing your preferences and learning about other people's preferences can help you understand where your strengths are, what kind of work you might enjoy, and how people with different preferences can relate to each other and be valuable to society. Resources The following list of online resources has been compiled in order to assist with various counseling needs: • 2-1-1 Arizona • Bus planner and public transportation information to get to where you need to go • Mental Health Net • Valley Metro Public Transportation Self-Directed Search You will be given an easy-to-use, self-administered test to help you find the occupations that best suit your interests and skills. The test asks questions about your aspirations, activities, competencies, occupations and self-estimates for skills and abilities. These scores yield a 3-letter summary code, an occupational code that designates the three personality types you most closely resemble. With this code, you will use the occupational finder tool to discover occupations that best match your personality types, interests and skills. Reasons for Counseling Students seek counseling for a variety of reasons, including: • Adjusting to a college setting • Coping with crisis • Dealing with loss • Eliminating self-defeating behavior • Improving self-esteem • Making personal, educational and career choices • Managing time • Reducing stress • Setting goals • Taking control of one's life: improving life skills • Test anxiety reduction The mission of the Counseling Department is to address students' personal, academic, and career needs that impact the learning process. Counselors are committed to serving the GateWay community with responsive educational and counseling services in order to improve student retention, academic services and quality of life. Students can also access services which include educational planning, career counseling, career and personal assessment tools, and personal counseling. Counseling can also link students with resources both on and off campus to help students reach their potential. Furthermore, Counseling and Personal Development [CPD] courses are offered each semester with a variety of specific themes designed to help students develop effective life skills. Course descriptions for Counseling and Personal Development (CPD) classes are listed in the class schedule and GateWay Catalog and Student Handbook. Our Responsibility It is the counselor's job to make students aware of possible alternative solutions to various situations, encouraging responsibility in taking actions. Services including individual change through counseling, consultation, coordination and classroom instruction. Counselors collaborate with other staff to help students reach their potential. Consulting with other professionals brings expertise to help staff, students and faculty find positive solutions. Student Services 2019-2020