Counselling

Community collaboration sessions in schools aim to bridge the gap between the school, families, and the broader community, creating a cohesive network of support for students' academic, social, and emotional growth. These sessions foster mutual understanding, resource sharing, and collective efforts to enhance the educational experience and societal impact.

Objectives

  • Emotional Support
    Help students manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional concerns..
  • Academic Guidance
    Provide support with study strategies, time management, and goal setting.
  • Career Counselling
    Assist students in exploring career options and making informed choices.
  • Conflict Resolution
    Mediate and resolve peer conflicts, bullying, or other interpersonal issues.
  • Social Skills Development
    Enhance communication, empathy, and teamwork among students.

Services Offered

Individual Counselling

  • One-on-one sessions to address personal concerns and challenges.
  • Focus areas: stress management, self-esteem, anger control, etc.

Group Counselling:

  • Group Counselling:
  • Workshops or group discussions on topics like exam anxiety, peer pressure, and effective communication .

Parental Support

  • Guidance sessions for parents to help them understand and support their child’s needs
  • Topics: managing adolescent behaviour, academic expectations, and emotional well-being

Teacher Collaboration

  • Work with teachers to identify and address students' concerns early.
  • Provide strategies to support student well-being in the classroom

Awareness Programmes

  • Organize seminars, awareness drives, and campaigns on topics like mental health, anti-bullying, and substance abuse

Creating Collaborative Projects

  • Develop community-driven initiatives like clean-up drives, charity events, or cultural programmes that benefit both the school and the local area.
  • Encourage students to take leadership roles in these projects, fostering a sense of responsibility and teamwork

Resource Sharing

  • Leverage community expertise and facilities to enhance the school's resources
  • Examples: Guest lectures, shared use of local libraries or sports facilities, and sponsorships for events

Online Resources

  • Provide access to career portals, e-books, and online courses to explore careers independently

Benefits of the Counselling Cell

Promotes mental and emotional well-being.

Enhances academic performance by reducing stress and improving focus

Builds resilience, self-awareness, and coping skills

Strengthens relationships among students, teachers, and parents