1. Services (CAPS) Bronco Bookstore Bldg. 66 - Room 116 (909) 869-3220
Cal Poly Pomona Counseling and Psychological
Services (CAPS) Bronco Bookstore Bldg Room 116 (909)

2. Factors Impacting Students’ Academic Performance
Top Seven:
Stress
Cold / Flu / Sore throat
Sleep difficulties
Concern for a troubled friend or family member
Internet use / computer games
Relationship difficulty
Depression / Anxiety Disorder / Seasonal Affective Disorder
National College Health Assessment at Cal Poly Pomona (December 2004)
by the Cal Poly Pomona Student Health Services

3. Primary Reasons Why Students Seek Counseling at CAPS
Personal / Emotional Challenges:
Anxiety / Stress
Depression
Adjustment Issues
Educational / Academic Problems:
Academic Performance
Performance Anxiety
Time Management
Social / Interpersonal
Challenges:
Family Relationships
Relationship Concerns/
Resolving Conflict with
Others
Results found by the Counseling and Psychological Services in the past several years.

4. Signs That You Might Need CAPS Services
Declining grades and low motivation
Frequent absenteeism
Sadness, tearfulness
Poor concentration
Nervousness and anxiety
Irritability

5. Free and Confidential Counseling
CAPS Services
Free and Confidential Counseling
Individual Counseling
Couple Counseling
Family Counseling

6. CAPS Services (Continued)
Free Presentations and Workshops
Examples of Presentation Topics
Stress and Time Management
Effective Study Skills
Performance and Test Anxiety
Understanding Group Interactions and Promoting Team Work
Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence
Anger Management
Resolving Relationship Issues
Cultural Diversity and Race Relations

7. CAPS Director and Counselors
A multicultural group of professional clinicians
composed of psychologists, marriage and family
therapists, and an MFT Intern.
Dr. Michele Willingham, Interim Director
Dr. Genevieve Crean
Dr. David Herzog
Anita Jackson, M.A., MFT Intern
Paul Larsen, MFT
Dr. Craig Muir
Dr. Dao Nguyen
Dr. Steve Okiyama
Dr. Nicole Ruzek

8. Where you can find CAPS Bronco Bookstore Bldg. 66 – Room 116
Telephone: (909)