What
is Counseling?
There is a misconception
that counseling is advice giving but this is not the case. Counseling
is a talking therapy
which can be life enhancing, promoting positive change.Counseling offers to Disable is person-centred counseling delivered by a counsellor . Counsellor who has the
deep knowledge,counseling skills and personal insight to offer a deep understanding of
disability issues.
Student-centred counseling aims to achieve
personal growth and change within the individual by providing a confidential
space of acceptance, genuineness, understanding and empathy.
People
with disabilities have many things to deal with to establish a level of
‘normality’ in their lives.
Some
individuals cope perfectly well and adjust to living with a disability and life
is ‘normal’ for them. They accept themselves and who they are as
individuals and this is no different to anyone else, the difference lies in the
challenges thrown up at them, and how they deal with their situation.
Others may find the constant challenges more overwhelming and this may
affect their mood, self esteem and confidence. It can be an isolating
experience living with a disability at times. It’s not unreasonable to think
that some of the challenges and stresses of living with a disability may impact
on individuals emotionally and psychologically.
Being a School Counsellor working for social cause it is our moral duty to help Students with Disabilities. and for that we have to update/acquire special counseling skills
