School Counselling Services have as its vision as Holistic Well Being of each student.Each child is treated as unique, having specific needs; and assistance is provided on the basis of recognising these individual differences. The services at the Counseling Center are focused at guiding the student towards self-empowerment at intellectual, emotional, behavioral and social levels in their life.The students are helped in making wise choices, plans, interpretations, and adjustments.
A diversified program for School Mental Health has the following highlights:
I. Individual Counselling Sessions :
a. Student Level- Individual and Group Sessions are scheduled for students with a spectrum of areas of concerns. Therapies ranging from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Art and Play , Humanistic and Existential Therapy are provided.
In Primary School- Helping pupils to make a satisfactory transition from home to schoolEarly Identification of children with special needs. Informal assessment of level of Intelligence, Social Maturity of the child, Developmental delays is done at a screening level if required.Diagnosing difficulties in the learning of basic educational skills; identifying pupils in need of special education (e.g. the gifted, the backward, and the physically handicapped).Intervention for adjustment and behavioral concerns is provided.
Middle School- Pre Teen adjustments concerns, motivational concerns.Identifying and. developing their abilities and interests.Resolving their personal and social problems.
Senior School - Students are provided information about educational and vocational opportunities and requirements, making realistic educational and vocational choices and plans considering all relevant factors. Relationship counseling is also provided.
b. Parent Counselling – Guidance to parents about home programs to create a facilitative environment is done.
c. Teacher Counselling – Class Teachers and subject teachers are guided for a supportive management of child in the school.
II. School Level Programs
Based on needs of students the following School Programs are conducted by the school counsellor across school.
a. Anti-Bullying Program
b. Peer Mentor Program - Gender Sensitivity , Study & Exam Skills, Bullying
c. Good & Bad Touch Program
d. Healthy Life Style Program
e. Program For Excellence
f. Safety – Online and from Strangers
III. Trainings & Workshops
Training and Awareness programs are conducted for parents, students and teachers, with a focus on issues to be addressed . Some Workshops conducted by the school counsellor are as follows:
a. Healthy Parenting
b. Leadership & Team Building
c. Life Skills
d. Time Management
e. Value Education
f. An Overview of Mental Health
g. Memory Skills