A Tribute to Cameron Dean, Psy.D.
The Counselor鈥檚 Corner column originated in the fall of 2000 when Cameron Dean, a newly hired Clinical Counselor at the UIS Counseling Center, wanted to reach out to students by writing a column that covered psychological issues of interest to 天美传媒s. He also wanted to ensure that students were aware of the counseling services that are available on campus and to make it easier for them to take those first steps toward getting help. Cameron Dean passed away on September 1, 2005, after an extended battle with cancer.
Throughout his time at the UIS Counseling Center, Cameron sought to help students by counseling them through their difficult times. He inspired students to look beyond their difficult circumstances and helped them obtain a different perspective, a more positive outlook on their life situations. He modeled this approach by overcoming so many of the obstacles he faced with his blindness. Together with his guide dog, Zach, Cameron accomplished a lot and made a difference in many people鈥檚 lives.
His Counselor鈥檚 Corner articles addressed the daily struggles of college students with titles such as 鈥淗ow to be Your Own Best Friend!鈥� and 鈥淵ou Deserve a Break Today!鈥� As the column grew, Cameron lined up other Center staff to write articles for the Counselor鈥檚 Corner. For those of you who may have missed Dr. Dean鈥檚 column or would like to revisit his encouraging words, you can read some of his columns on聽the Counseling Center聽web site. We will carry on the work that Cameron started, by continuing the Counselor鈥檚 Corner.
By Judy Shipp, Director, Counseling Center.