1. ISWK COUNSELLING DEPARTMENT Mrs.Rajitha Joby Mrs.Ranjita Sabnis MAIN SCHOOL CAMPUS

2. SERVICES PROVIDED  COUNSELLING - INDIVIDUAL  WORKSHOPS - Group

3. AREAS  ACADEMIC SKILLS  BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION TIPS  SOCIAL SKILL MANAGEMENT –PEER PRESSURES  SELF-REINFORCEMENT STRATEGY

4. CONTD…………. MEMORY AIDS TEST –TAKING SKILLS NOTE TAKING SKILLS ATTENTION ENHANCEMENT STRATEGIES

5. CONTD…………… OVERCOMING ANXIETY & DEPRESSION INDIVIDUAL CHILD: (if required) SCREENING,DIAGNOSIS & PROVIDES CBA -REPORT & AS PER By-Laws(CBSE-BOARD)

6. Services Contd……… Class Xth- Special orientation for stream options Class XI & XII-Career guidance seminars and workshop

7.  Dominating parenting  Exerting control,  punishment oriented,  Yelling nagging and threatening,  Beating,  Comparing with other children. PARENTING

8.  Raise children having emotional and behavioral difficulties.  Problems related to depression, anxiety, withdrawal and physical complaints  Violence, rebelliousness, disobedience hiding / lying and substance use. Dominating parents…

9. Assertive parents  Respect.  Encouragement through gestures, words, actions.  Communicating clear rules and expectation.  Explaining logical reason behind the rule.  Having clear relationship with action and consequences.  Consistency. PARENTING

10.  Assertive Parents…  Raises confident, lovable, tolerant and respectful children having efficient problem solving skills.  These children would see you as a guide and are more likely to come to you for direction in the future as in when issues arise in his/her life.

11. Talk about your concerns about the excessive use of mobile phones to your child. Set rules about when s/he can use mobile phones. The purpose of ownership – talk about why this privilege is given to your child and the reasons why not to abuse it State the consequences if they overuse the phone - i.e.. do not abide by the rules Excessive use of mobile phones

12. Talk to your child about internet safety, Setting right password, not sharing password, Refraining from posting statuses on social networking sites with abusive language or passing judgmental comments about any community or religion or country. When displaying personal pictures on social networking sites, insist on using privacy policy. Not accepting friends request from strangers. Limit the use of Wi-Fi. Do not share Wi-Fi passwords. Internet Safety…

13.  Teaching young boys and girls to respect the opposite gender.  Providing medically correct information regarding your child's growth.  Talking about sexual health in order to prevent risk taking behaviors.  Books you can refer: THE YELLOW BOOK-A Parent’s Guide to Sexuality Education - TARSHI, MENSTROPEDIA.com, SEXUALITYANDU.com. Talking about sexuality

14. There are many students who are influenced to experiment with substances like consuming, alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, shisha, dokha, weed and others. Ethical limitations in counseling does not allow counselors to reveal identities of students. The tips provided help to provide necessary guidance to your child overcome substance use. Early interventions can help prevent further harm. Substance Use

15.  Sudden Increased appetite- craving for junk food,  Red eyes,  Forgetfulness,  Sleepiness,  Irritability and mood swings. General symptoms when children use substances

16.  Signs of isolation or depression.  Drop in academic performance.  Sudden drop in interest in studies.  Sudden change in peer group. General symptoms when children use substances

17. Avoid physical punishment. Remember beating up your kid will not serve the purpose. Parents’ Role IF YOU FIND YOUR CHILD USING SUBSTANCES…

18. Avoid Moralizing, Ordering, Threatening, Arguing, Over- interpreting, Judging. Set a rapport Try to find out the frequency of usage. Contact a counselor. If you find your child using/ experimenting with substances…

19. THANK YOU HOPE FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN THIS CYCLE COUNSELLO R TEACHER STUDENT PARENT