Humans are necessarily 'social beings'. They act, react, and interact. Interdependence with Independence is the characteristic feature of any social system. To help and support the needy and to seek support when in need is an innate tendency of all humans. Life is not always smooth. It has its ups and downs, elation and despair. People may face challenges related to personal or social lives. They may need support in educational, vocational, familial or social aspects of lives so that they may be led in the right direction even amid confusion or chaos. Guidance and Counselling tends to provide the right direction to the individuals in times of need. Guidance simply means to support another person, whereas counselling is a bit more scientific way of assisting.
This course, which is introductory in nature, is intended to help the learners to develop awareness about the basic concepts of guidance and counselling, their applications in various aspects of people's lives, and also to practice these concepts in their own lives so that they can cope with the challenges of everyday life more effectively.
- Teacher: Pramod Dinakar