In my master's thesis, I analyzed the effects of counseling in a student psychological counseling center through key indicators of well-being. I used a directed content analysis and followed the Multiple Baseline Single Subject research design. I analyzed the categories and efficacy of coping strategies. I checked the content of the set goals, their stability during the treatment and their achievement. I showed the longitudinal dynamics of distress, coping and support. The research included 7 clients who visited the student psychological counseling center of the Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana. All clients were women and had minor demographic differences. Counseling in a student psychological counseling center proved to be effective. During the counseling, the effectiveness of the used coping strategies improved. The clients found problem-oriented strategies and social relationships most helpful for their coping. The clients experienced social relations as the most problematic out of all areas. More than half of the factors discussed during counseling were not foreseen during the goal setting. All clients positively assessed the achievement of goals. Some differences between the assessments of clients and counselors were noted. All but one client experienced decreased distress during counseling, and all clients experienced increase in coping. No clients experienced change in social support during the treatment. This research shows the importance of longitudinal and individual analysis for researching counseling and maintaining the well-being of the student population. A comprehensive understanding of student well-being and their experiences in counseling in Slovenia requires additional research with a significantly larger sample size.
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