COUNSELLING SYSTEM PROGRESS REPORT
INTRODUCTION: It is interesting how there are a whole bunch of people in our society who claim to be counsellors, but in actual fact, are far from it. From parents to teachers, clerics, bosses at work, Doctors and nurses and indeed anyone who occupies a position of influence have at one time or the other […]
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
It’s not unusual for children — especially those in their “terrible twos” and early teens — to defy authority every now and then. They may express their defiance by arguing, disobeying, or talking back to their parents, teachers, or other adults. When this behavior lasts longer than six months and is excessive compared to what is usual […]
ATTACHMENT THEORY OF FAMILY/ COUPLES/MARRIAGE COUNSELING
Attachment Theory has become a deeply researched area of couple’s therapy. The fundamental premise of Attachment Theory is that we learned how to be a husband, or wife, or parent, for that matter, from our early-life relationships with our parents or other primary caregivers. The degree to which our parental attachment figures attended to our […]
My Experience With The Institute of Counseling In Nigeria Makes Me Exhibit More Confidence Professionally…
My experience as a Counselor & psychotherapist has exposed me to the uncontroversial fact that everyone has their life challenges & may at some point, need help to be able to cope & carrying on with life…Pastors, Parents, friends, Elders, Bosses , colleagues & much more , erroneously carry out the role as counselors […]
ATTRIBUTES OF A PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR/PSYCHOTHERAPIST.
Professional Counselors are licensed mental health therapists who provide assessment, diagnosis and counseling to people facing a variety of life stresses and psychological problems. They help people with relationship issues, family problems, job stress, mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety, and many other challenging problems that can impact feelings of well-being and happiness. […]
WHAT IS CHILD COUNSELING
Child therapy (also called child counseling) is much the same as therapy and counseling for adults: it offers them a safe space and an empathetic ear while providing tools to bring about change in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Just like adult clients, child clients receive emotional and goal support in their sessions. They may focus […]
