COUNSELLING | PSGR Krishnammal College for Women

Vision

To motivate the student community in enhancing personal well-being and reinforcing positive environment by understanding Self and Others.

Mission

Empower the students with a focused, calm and resilient body and mind.

About Counselling Cell and its Objectives

Counselling is a practice that aims to facilitate psychological well-being of the students through continuous support and guidance from an experienced counselor to keep them away from detrimental thoughts. It helps them to understand and accept themselves “as they are”.

With the intent to address and help to resolve the emotional and psychological issues of the student community of PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, the college has initiated the “Counselling Cell” in the college premises with the help of a team of members along with the Principal and a Student Counselor.

The Counselling Cell encourages the students to understand themselves and the issues that trouble them and guides them to resolve their problems. These problems can be personal, emotional, social, family, peer, academic, sexual, etc., Counselling activities include individual and group counseling. It helps them with academic goals, social and personality development, adjustment issues, career goals, enhancing listening skills, empathy and interpersonal skills to have a healthy relationship and a healthy lifestyle.

Key functions of Counselling Cell

Mentoring students through individual counselling sessions based on their needs.
Boost self esteem of the weaker /physically challenged students.
Help the students to overcome examination stress or fear.
Refer the students to Clinical Psychologist or Professional Psychiatrist in severe cases.
Inform the parents about psychological misbehavior of the student.
To help the students in solving their personal, educational, social as well as psychological problems.
To create awareness about issues and problems related to mental health of the student.
To prepare and motivate students’ success stories and decipher plans to overcome life challenges.
To help the students know themselves regarding their interests, abilities, aptitude, passion and opportunities.
To assist the student in planning for educational and vocational choices.
To establish a feeling of mutual understanding between student and teacher.
Conduct training program on counselling skills for faculty & staff.
Organizing workshop in the area of-
- 1.Stress management
- 2. Emotional intelligence
- 3. Self awareness