Counselling in Schools

With the advancement in science and technology, communication and media have taken the front role in the society and overpowered the minds of people; and the human concerns have taken a back seat in our societies. As a result, the violence, crimes, rapes, terrorism, murder, suicide, stresses and health problems have increased. The emotional support and reassurance is the need of the people. Recognition and rewards are missing in our lives. Thus our emotional worries have gone up, affective domain has weakened, and behavioural problems are on the rise. It is a big challenge. Schools can make a positive difference in the mental health of children and thus these young citizens will grow into a healthier adulthood for making a significant contribution to our society. The essence is that a mentally healthy child can grow as an asset for building better society. At present, the counseling in schools is not in place, but at the same time, the awareness has risen. The schools need guidance on how to go about introducing and implementing micro as well as macro systems of counseling for children, parents, and teachers. This book is to make an effort in creating a niche for ‘counselling in schools’ to be perceived as imperative and launching counseling in a professional manner in schools.