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STUDENTS COUNSELLING SERVICE

STUDENTS COUNSELLING SERVICE. Rony Jose , M Sc . (Psychological Counseling)  M Phil  Assistant Professor, counsellor St. Claret College. Being a student is a time of change…. Often it’s GREAT !!. Being a student is a time of change…. But there can be TOUGH times too ….

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STUDENTS COUNSELLING SERVICE

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  1. STUDENTS COUNSELLING SERVICE Rony Jose, M Sc. (Psychological Counseling) M Phil Assistant Professor, counsellor St. Claret College

  2. Being a student is a time of change….. Often it’s GREAT !!

  3. Being a student is a time of change….. But there can be TOUGH times too …

  4. Being a student is a time of change….. • Finding friends • Settling into a new environment • Difficulties with concentration • New subjects, approaches, skills … • Family difficulties • Traumatic experiences • Sexuality

  5. Tough times can lead to different reactions • Anxiety • Difficulty concentrating • Family tensions • Lack of motivation • Obsessive behaviour • Difficulty sleeping • Phobias • Relationship problems • Depression • Social anxiety • Problem alcohol use • Eating disorders • Perfectionism • Addiction • Self-harm • Suicidal thoughts

  6. We can all experience different aspects of these reactions at times…. Tough times can lead to different reactions

  7. Tough times can lead to different reactions The QUESTION is: • How Severe? • How Persistent? • Impact on Daily Life?

  8. If so…. Then Counselling may help you overcome these difficult situations….

  9. What is Counselling? • Counselling is a process that focuses on enhancing the psychological well-being of the client, such that the client is then able to reach their full potential. This is achieved by the counsellor facilitating your personal growth, development, and self-understanding, which in turn empowers you to adopt more constructive life practices.

  10. Benefits of Counselling… • Feel better about yourself • Feel more at peace, more comfortable, or more secure in the world • Feel more successfully (and more joyfully) connected with others (including your spouse/partner) • Reduce stress (which promotes physical health too)

  11. Benefits of Counselling… • Learn new behaviours and/or responses which can help you to achieve your goals. •  Establish ways and techniques for reaching your goals • Understand your own thoughts, feelings, and responses better • Work through problems with a skilled, and compassionate professional

  12. Why talk to a Counsellor? Counsellors are different from friends and family • They are outside your daily life • They will not judge, criticise or make assumptions • Neutral • Only source of information about you is you

  13. Does going to a counsellor mean I’m a failure? It might make me worse I don’t want to be reminded of how bad I feel ` What would my friends think? I might get upset Suppose I won’t know what to say? I can sort my problems on my own concerns when thinking about counselling Maybe I won’t like the counsellor It’s like saying I’m weak I feel ashamed of my problems Once you start counselling it never ends If I go to counselling will it all be sorted? No-one can understand how I feel Counselling could get in the way of my studies I don’t want to talk to a stranger I really must be in a bad way

  14. Counselling Process… • The counsellor will listen attentively and try to understand things from your point of view. Your feelings will be respected, you will not be judged or criticised. They will sum up what you have been saying and check that they are understanding you correctly.

  15. Counselling Process… • If you have a specific problem the counsellor won’t tell you what to do, but will offer pointers and suggestions for possible ways forward. They can help you form a plan of action and support you whilst you make any changes.

  16. Counselling Process… • The session can be up to 1 hour long, so there is time to help you express what you are really feeling. You are entitled up to eight sessions, one per week – in some circumstances you may be able to attend for longer if you need it.

  17. Counselling Process… • The sessions are confidential which means that we will not talk to anyone about what you have said unless you or someone you know is at risk of serious harm.

  18. Counselling Process… • Counsellors work from differing theoretical approaches. Different counsellors will place varying levels of emphasis on behaviour, on thinking and/or on emotional aspects. All counsellors have the central goal to assist you in increasing your sense of well-being.

  19. Where to find me @ St Claret ? • I am available between 9 am to 3 pm on every day in Counselling Room (No. 212) • You can directly contact me for an appointment or give your names to class mentor. • You can also call me: 7795451002

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