Counselling Careers and Development Unit

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Counselling and Careers Development Unit - Wits University

The CCDU provides a welcoming and safe space to students, to enhance their well-being and contribute to their academic success. Based on an ethos of student-centeredness, the Unit is staffed by a small but dedicated team of professionals inclusive of psychologists, social workers, careers educators, life coaches and administrators who offer a variety of supportive and empowering services to the student community. The following services are available through the Counselling & Careers Development Unit: Career Services - career development through career counselling/education, psychometric career assessments and personal development workshops. Therapy Services - one-on-one counselling and/or group therapy, trauma debriefing and psycho-education in the form of workshops and talks. HIV/AIDS Education and Support Services - holistic interventions and programmes for students affected and infected by HIV/AIDS. Learn for Life - is a structured programme that provides psychosocial learning and life skills development for students through the facilitation of group processes, presentations, workshops and trainings. Graduate Recruitment - A programme that facilitates contact between students and prospective employers through the organisation of career exhibitions, company presentations, and foyer interviews. Emergency & After Hours contacts: Wits Student Crisis Line 0800 111 331 LifeLine (24 hours) 011 728 1347 or 0861 322 322 South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) (08h00-20h00) - SADAG Helpline : 0800 12 13 14 or SMS 32312 - SADAG Suicide Crisis Line 0800 567 567 or SMS 31393 Akeso Psychiatric Response Unit (24 Hour) 0861 435 7