If you find saying the above to yourself or hear anybody saying these to themselves, then the following is apt for you
“I know I need help and I wish I weren’t here”
Counselling
It is a personalized interaction between counsellor and client/counselee who are involved in a continuous process towards change in the latter. Success of counselling process depends on client’s motivation as well as the skills and qualities of the counsellor. Basic skills in counselling are communicated by a counsellor’s enthusiasm, confidence, and belief in the client’s ability to change. Counsellor behaviours are incredibly important in client outcomes, perhaps more important than theory or technique.
Need of Counselling
- To resolve conflicts between the old and the new arising with the drastic change in society due to industrialization, urbanization, scientific innovations etc.
- To understand the core philosophy of life i.e., to realize the self, to have faith in humanity, to develop responsibility for self.
- Because of emergence of single parent families, dual career couples, dysfunctional families.
- Increasing emphasis on prevention of mental problems and promotion of mental health.
- Due to increase in suicide rates.
Outcomes of Counselling
- Self-awareness on the part of the client.
- Behavioural change of the client in a desired direction.
- Understanding one’s potential & limitations to use them in achieving goals.
Essentials of Counselling
- Time limit of 50 minutes per session.
- Role limit of expectation of the counsellor and the client from each other.
- Action limit of prevention of destructive behaviour.
- Procedural limit of client is given responsibility to work on specific goals or needs.
- Counselling can happen anywhere but the surrounding should not be overwhelming, noisy or distracting rather attractive and comfortable.
Effectiveness of your Counsellor
- Understands self and the self of the other person.
- Should be empathetic, without which a counsellor will be unable to comprehend the problems, experiences, thoughts and feelings of another person, and will not be able to offer clients the level of supportive understanding that they will require.
- Should be congruent to provide clients with a vision of a counsellor’s genuine understanding and supportive nature.
- Should have positive regard to build counselling relationships on a foundation of warmth, understanding and genuine support to encourage a client to self-disclose.
Scope of Counselling
- Counselling interventions are required for human beings across the life span.
- Child counselling, adolescent counselling, individual & group counselling, couple counselling, family counselling, geriatric counselling.
- School counselling, career counselling, mental health counselling, industrial counselling.
Counsellor
A Counsellor is also a Mental Health Practitioner who advises and counsels a person, or a group of people, together in a controlled environment. There can be marriage or relationship counsellors, rehabilitation counsellors, and genetic counsellors as well, who are responsible for individual or group therapy.
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Getting Professional Assistance
Don’t be afraid to get professional assistance if you’re having trouble controlling your sadness and anxiety on your own or if your symptoms get worse. The advice, support, and treatment given by mental health specialists is specifically designed to meet your requirements.
It takes time, self-compassion, and a variety of coping mechanisms to effectively manage depression and anxiety.
To properly manage sadness and anxiety, one needs patience, self-compassion, and a range of coping strategies.
It takes time, self-compassion, and a variety of coping mechanisms to effectively manage depression and anxiety. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all remedy because every person’s experience with these ailments is different. However, people can retake control of their lives and find hope on their road toward greater mental health by combining professional assistance, lifestyle modifications, and self-care techniques. Keep in mind that you don’t have to battle sadness and anxiety by yourself and that asking for help is a show of strength. The more you interact with people without paying attention to what they think about you, the world may be a bit more interesting than you thought!