Peer-to-Peer Counseling Support
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Peer-to-Peer Counseling Support
Peer Counseling FAQs
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Disclaimer: In the event it is determined that the peer counseling services is not the best treatment option, you will be referred to the Peer Counseling Coordinator and/or a licensed professional to determine the best plan for you moving forward.
Events
Dining in the Nest - Kennesaw Campus
Have you wanted to make new friends but feel anxious or have a hard time finding your community? Have you been stressed out about going to the Commons or Stingers? Then this is the event for you! We invite you to join the CPS Peer Counselors for lunch! No Meal Plan necessary. Space is LIMITED so please RSVP. For the Kennesaw campus events, students will meet over in the WellNest (Carmichael Student Ctr, room 261) at 11:45am. We will walk over to the Commons together. There will be a 5-minute grace period for students to arrive for this event at the meeting locations. Please arrive during this time, as the event will begin promptly. Students who arrive after will not be able to attend. If you cannot attend the event after submitting your RSVP, please cancel your reservation to allow other students to participate. Maximum 2 sign ups per student. We look forward to dining with you!Color and Collage
Join the Peer Counselors with a fun and engaging afternoon of creating vision boards, coloring, and collages. All supplies will be provided and no art experience is required.BodyPositiveKSU Book Club (BI)
College can present additional challenges for people experiencing eating and body image issues. Join a KSU dietitian, therapist, and peer counselor for a biweekly book club about body image topics. We will discuss sections of the book and build community while creating a body positive campus. We will read two books this semester; the discussion schedule is below. Please email Danielle Southern at dsouth13@kennesaw.edu if you have any questions or would like to rent a copy of the book Embody by Connie Sobczak: 9/16: Intro/Welcome, Competency 1-2 9/30: Competency 3-5 Reclaiming Body Trust by Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant: 10/14: Intro, Part 1 10/28: Part 2 11/11: Part 3Meet the Staff
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Student Assistant
Hi, my name is Aaliyah and I am a psychology major here at KSU. I enjoy running and going to the gym, watching telenovelas and true crime shows, thrifting, and listening to music. I became a peer counselor because I want to be an advocate for mental health and reduce the stigma on campus. I love to help where I can and provide a listening ear to those who may need guidance. My strengths are in helping with stress and time management, combatting microaggressions, and practicing self-care. As your peer counselor I will strive to be relatable, supportive, and provide resources you may need.
Work Study Student
Hi! My name is Courtney Everett (she/her), and I am a junior Psychology major with a double minor in Statistics and Child Advocacy Studies. At KSU, I am heavily involved in the psychology department, research, and different student organizations. In my free time, I enjoy writing, reading, listening to music, and watching movies, anime, and shows. I am very happy to meet and talk with all students, especially when discussing stress management, time management, roommate/friend conflict, loneliness and community engagement, and academic concerns. I look forward to meeting you!
Student Assistant
Hello everyone! My name is Nikki Wendt, and I am a senior majoring in Psychology with double minors in Biology and Data Science & Analytics. Outside of my coursework, I am passionate about my work in psychology research. To unwind, I enjoy hiking, doing yoga, and spending time with my golden retrievers. As a peer counselor, my goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for fellow students to discuss a variety of topics, such as managing exam and presentation anxiety, handling classroom conflict, navigating campus resources, and learning how to get involved in on-campus activities.
Student Assistant
Hi y’all! My name is Anna and I am a senior Psychology student born and raised in Atlanta. When I am not in the Well-Nest I enjoy hiking and camping, reading, cooking, photography, and visiting thrift and antique stores. As a peer counselor, I can relate to managing stress, feelings of isolation/loneliness, and self-esteem/confidence, but am here to listen and talk beyond these.
Staff Therapist, Health & Wellbeing & Part-Time Instructor of Social Work
MK Martin, LCSW, RYT-200
MK began her career in higher education at KSU in January of 2017 in Counseling and
Psychological Services, where she served as a therapist assisting students navigating
complex mental health concerns. Through her work as a clinical social worker, she
developed an interest in student leadership and development. In 2021 she joined the
Student Advocacy department where she served students within the Dean of Students.
She served as a member of the Behavior Response team (BRT), assisted students in navigating
medical withdrawals and re-entry back to campus and developed outreach events for
students. MK returned to CPS in August of 2023 to develop and coordinate the KSU Peer
Counseling program. She serves as part time faculty at KSU where she provides supervision
for MSW students and teaches the Addiction with Individuals and Families course. She
also serves as a clinical supervisor for therapists and coordinates the Mental Health
Initiative at KSU. She takes a collaborative approach when working with students and
colleagues by identifying their strengths, building trust, using empathy, humor and
patience. In utilizing this collaborative approach in working with students, she hopes
to assist you in finding your voice, resilience, and empowering you to navigate the
collegiate experience successfully. MK worked in an array of capacities in the field
of social work before entering higher education. She worked in Pennsylvania and Arizona
as an AmeriCorps volunteer, served as a case manager in psychiatric facilities leading
groups, facilitating family sessions, and performing discharge planning. She also
served as a therapist in a residential facility treating women with complex trauma
and substance misuse, served refugees resettling in the Atlanta area and a case manager
for older adults. Her clinical areas of specialization include providing clinical
supervision, relational trauma, self worth and perfectionism, eating concerns, and
how to manage life transitions.
In her free time MK enjoys eating tamales, reading mystery novels, dancing, arranging
flowers, spending time with her cat, hiking, thrift shopping, traveling, musical and
cinematic adventures, and spending time with loved ones.
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