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Counseling Support Available

Did you know that Motlow has a full-time licensed therapist who is available to speak or provide counseling for those who face unexpected emotional challenges. Lisa Stone is standing by to provide professional support or to step in for faculty members who need a guest speaker for their classes.

“Remember, I am available to you if you need to consult about a student in distress,” Lisa said. “Since we do not always know the emotional and mental health needs of those we work to educate, please make occasional announcements to your students that we have counseling services on each campus and that appointments with the therapist can be made by calling or emailing me.”  

Learn more about Motlow’s counseling services at http://www.mscc.edu/counseling/ or feel free to call Lisa at (615) 220-7913.

Club Days Returning to Motlow Smyrna

                Hey students… have you joined a club? What an excellent way to become more connected with fellow students and to make a contribution to Motlow. You can even earn community service hours for your Tennessee Promise scholarship.

                The next Smyrna Club Days on the Smyrna campus are set for Jan. 24 and 25 (Wednesday and Thursday) in the MLA Lobby. Club leaders who would like to have a table may contact Stacy Dowd at sdowd@mscc.edu.

Don’t Get a Ticket

The Motlow State Public Safety Department is responsible for enforcement of the “Parking and Traffic” policy.  Officers of the Motlow State Public Safety Department will be monitoring parking and traffic on campuses to ensure all vehicles are properly decaled and properly parked. 

Motlow State Community College requires the registration of vehicles and/or the issuance of permits on campus for the purpose of effective enforcement of campus traffic and/or parking regulations.  Everyone should pay close attention to assigned parking spaces, such as spaces marked for “Handicap” parking, “Faculty/Staff” parking, “Student” parking and “Visitor” parking.  Students, faculty, staff, and visitors must park only in the appropriately designated areas. 

Students, faculty, or staff, should never park in “Visitor” parking. Do not park on any grass areas unless it is allowed by properly designated signage.

Textbook Scholarships Available

 StoneCrest/Rotary Textbook Scholarships are available to Motlow Smyrna students who need assistance with the purchase of textbooks. To learn more or to request a SRSMC Scholarship Application, contact Michelle Griffith at mgriffith@mscc.edu.

Motlow's Counseling Services Program Changes Lives

               SMYRNA, Tenn. – According to the American College Health Association, 31 percent of college students have felt so depressed in the past year that it was difficult to function, and more than 30 percent have felt overwhelming anxiety, making it hard to succeed academically.

                Motlow Smyrna has a professional licensed therapist who is standing by to help students who face personal, social, emotional and adjustment issues. Sometimes there are challenges in life that individuals just can’t face alone.

                “Successful academic performance depends on emotional, psychological and social well-being,” said Lisa Stone, a licensed therapist who helps students overcome these challenges through the newly created Counseling Services program at Motlow State Community College.

                Stone, who joined Motlow on Aug. 1, works on the Smyrna campus all day on Mondays and Tuesdays. She encourages students to call (615) 220-7913 or visit with her in Room 138 of the Smyrna Classroom Building for confidential counseling sessions. Walk-ins are welcome upon availability.

                “Faculty and staff can help by noticing negative changes in a student’s behavior, attitude and motivation, then suggesting that they call Counseling Services for an appointment,” Stone added.

                Students can learn to navigate through obstacles and better maintain perspective and purpose by talking with a licensed therapist like Lisa. She is prepared to help them overcome challenges related to self-doubt, personal or relationship conflicts, stress or anxiety, depression, drug abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and sexual orientation or gender identity.

                Stone encourages students who are experiencing a mental health emergency to dial 911 or go to their nearest emergency department.

                All counseling services are free for Motlow students. To make an appointment or to learn more, send an email inquiry to lstone@mscc.edu, call (615) 220-7913, or visit http://www.mscc.edu/counseling/ .