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washing communities. This service helps people navigate difficult
life situations.
<Suicidal ideations (thoughts) or attempts
<Counsellors / Mental health professionals perform
<Spending most of his/her time alone or engaging in
many services to vulnerable population. They help the
voluntary social isolation
parent and child receive the help he/she needs to resolve
<Changes in, or avoiding, activities that they enjoyed in his/her issues and resumes a healthy and productive life. It
the past, is important to understand that children, who are suffering
from mental health issues or psychological distress, may
<Alcohol and/or drug use, abuse, or addiction not share these concerns with their parents.

<Increased physical complaints, despite a healthy report <Counsellors are to help children better interpret the
from a medical professional, Unexpected headaches and issues they are experiencing and/or the trauma that
pain throughout their bodies occurred – in a way they can process and understand. When
a child’s social and emotional issues and psychological
<Changes in eating habits and sleeping habits
distress are left untreated, it can negatively impact his/her
<Significant psychiatric conditions could be found educational aspirations and developmental milestones.
varying from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, somatic
Parenting
symptoms, increased stress and post-traumatic stress
disorder symptoms, to delirium, psychosis and even Parents can take some time to talk to their children about
suicidality, which could be associated with younger age the COVID 19 outbreak and share some positive facts,
and increased self-blame. For persons grieving from the figures, and information. Parents can help to reassure
traumatic and sudden loss of loved ones from the outbreak, them that they are safe at home and encourage them to
the inability to gain closure can result in additional stresses, engage in some healthy activities including indoor sports
anger and resentment. and some physical and mental exercises. Parents can also
develop a home schedule that can help their children to
Counselling
keep up with their studies. Parents should show less stress
Counselling is the most common form of talking therapy or anxiety at their home as children perceive and feel
and is available through school-based counselling. There negative energy from their parents. Eating a healthy diet
are different types of counselling, those are: Cognitive is important. Getting a full night of sleep (7-9 hours for
Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Behaviour Therapy, adults) can improve learning, memory, mood, and heart
Psychotherapy, Family Therapy etc. health, as well as keep your immune system strong. Cook
a new, healthy recipe. Try a new art project, which has
Some Common Goals of Counselling
been especially shown to reduce stress, improve creativity,
Common goals of Counselling vary, depending on the decrease anxiety and depression, promote relaxation. The
child’s and parent’s issue(s). Counselling addresses issues involvement of parents in healthy activities with their
in a child’s lives that are significantly impacting his/her children can help to reduce stress and anxiety and bring
growth, development, mental health, and well-being. relief to the overall situation.
The aim is to help your child learn tools, techniques, and
“What mental health need is more sunlight, more
methods that can better prepare him/her for any challenges
candor, and more unashamed conversation.”
he/she faces – now and in the future.
– Glenn Close.
Therefore, a common goal of child counselling is helping
your child successfully cope with challenging situations.

The Functions of Counsellors / Mental health Malabika Das
professionals
and
< Counseling provided by trained professionals can make Somali Debnath
a profound impact on the lives of individuals, families and School Counsellors

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