Counseling service is provided by  certified, specially trained mental health professional who focuses on prevention and wellness through a counseling program that meets the needs of all students, not just a few. The counseling program addresses three areas: academic, career and personal/social.The school counselor advocates, mediates, coordinates, consults, leads and collaborates with teachers, administrators and parents to help students be successful and to help understand them.

When is the right time to seek counseling?

 Whenever the teacher or the parent feels that the child is showing some consistent odd behaviour patterns like very low concentration, academic failure, temper tantrums, anger fits, increased emotionality, stubbornness, and low self esteem… etc, one should approach the counselor.

How can I increase my child’s concentration power?

 Children have different concentration abilities in different things, so it is important to help the child raise interest in studies and also provide him with proper environment of study. Concentration power can increase with regular “om” chanting and other mental exercises.

‘ My child has very low self confidence’

Most of the times the child’s low self confidence is the result of not being able to fulfill parents' expectations in studies or elsewhere. If the child has a feeling or insecurity of some sibling rivalry is under the pressure of peer group then also it results into low confidence. Parents should try and see the child's self esteem is not hurt.

What can be done to reduce my child’s restless behaviors?

Some Children show very aggressive behaviour in class and at home. These kids tend to disturb other classmates and become the target of the teacher. Their aggressive and restlessbehaviour needs to be understood and tackled with calmness and patience instead of showing your anger to the child.

 For the parents having a child who is very stubborn it becomes difficult to handle his tantrums. There should be set rules and discipline for the child and make him understand with affection that he has to obey the rules. Also sometimes give them surprises and explain to them the cause and the effect of each situation.

How to motivate children to write?

 Most of the children become lazy when it comes to writing or doing homework. Make the writing part more meaningful to them and make them practice different styles of writing and even before your child sits to write make them do some hand and palm muscle exercises. 

‘My child does not participate in any extracurricular activities’

 All children are not similar, some will actively participate in these activities and some would just like to be the audience. Every child is given the chance to participate but it is left for him to decide. They should not be forced into any activities. 

‘ My child is not  good at social skills’

 Social skills are one very vital part of our life. Some Children don't like being with people or even talking to their classmates. These children hesitate a lot and want to be in their comfort zone only. The parents should makea a conscious effort to take them out very often and involve them into more social gatherings, giving them responsibilities, etc…

How to deal with my child’s mood swings?

 Mood swings can be the cause of some emotional changes taking place at home or in school. Teenagers tend to suffer more from mood swings than the younger children. Parents should be more like a friend to them and talk about their wishes and goals and things which are bothering them.