St Aloysius PU College

Counselling Services

Counselling service is provided to the students and to the parents. Students may seek help from the Counsellors for a variety of concerns including: surviving college, improving relationship with family, room-mates, making important decisions about one’s personal life, dealing with painful feelings like loneliness, depression and the like.

Counselling services are confidential:- Students will have to meet their respective Counsellors on regular basis. Please feel free to seek their help and support.

Some Areas of Concern

Academics
Study habits/techniques
Family/Friends (peers) related issues
Handling emotional issues
Habit/behavior modification
Abilities and attitudes

Goal Setting
Career choices
Sibling rivalry/conflicts
Interpersonal conflicts/concerns
Physical/Body image issues

Underachievers/slow learners
Adjustment issues
Stress/Anger Management
Battling loneliness/isolation
Positive outlook building

Myths vs Facts of Counselling

Myths	Facts
Giving advice	A relationship of trust
Anyone can do it	Practiced by trained professionals
Being judgemental	Providing healthier view points
For the mentally ill	For normal people
Forcing our beliefs/values on them	Accepting the client for what they are
Trying to change them	Assisting the client towards self-goals
Gossiping about your secrets	Keeping things confidential

Videos

Preparing your Child for Online Edu. | Virtual orientation programme for I PU Parents 2020-21

This virtual parent orientation is directed at enhancing your skills at resourceful parenting, especially in light of the current pandemic. Resource Person: Dr Caroline D’Souza Consultant Neuro-Psychiatrist, Falnir Health Centre Recorded at: St Aloysius PU College, Mangalore

World Suicide Prevention Day - 2020 | Talk for Parents

An informative session for raising awareness among students about the fact that suicide can be prevented. Resource Person : Dr Lavina M Noronha Director, Ave Maria Palliative Care, Vamanjoor, Mangalore Recorded at : St Aloysius PU College, Mangalore

World Suicide Prevention Day - 2020 | Talk for Students

Al Familia | Series 1 & 2 | ‘Adolescent- Neither a Child nor an Adult’ | Promo

The first ever Al Familia Webinar series for Parents organised by the Counseling Department on the topic ‘Adolescent – Neither a Child nor an Adult’ from 17 - 19 July and 24 - 26 July 2020.