The Student Counselling Unit (SCU) cordially extends its services to all enrolled students at the university, offering personalized and confidential counseling sessions to adeptly address any challenges that may impact their educational progress and well-being within the academic environment and personal life. These challenges may encompass a wide array of psychological issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety disorders, emotional distress, and phobic disorders. All counseling sessions are conducted by qualified psychological counselors specialized in their respective fields.
In addition to one-on-one counseling, the SCU takes great pleasure in organizing a variety of public programs and workshops. These programs focus on key developmental areas such as stress management, self-esteem building, and time management skills, which are all intended to bolster and enrich students' personal growth.
While our primary mode of psychological counseling is typically short-term in nature, should there be a need for extended or specialized assistance, the SCU is ready to assist students by referring them to community-based services or outsourcing counseling services as appropriate.
At SCU, we want to emphasize our unwavering stance against any form of violence or bullying directed towards our students. We are steadfast in our commitment to maintaining a safe campus environment for everyone. To familiarize yourself with our security-related protocols, please review the following policies available through the links below:
1. Arab Open University Safeguarding Policy
2. Policy for Preventing and Addressing Harassment
3. Arab Open University - Confidentiality Policy
In addition to ensuring safety, SCU is deeply committed to promoting equal opportunity and fostering respect for diversity. For more details on how we enact these principles, please refer to:
- Equal Opportunity and Respect for Diversity
We encourage all students to review these policies as part of their responsibility to maintain a respectful and safe educational setting.
We invite all students to take full advantage of these supportive resources to enhance both their academic and personal journey at the university.
