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This book addresses guidance and counselling needs of children and adolescents in school settings. This book would be useful to the students, researchers and teachers working in the field of education, psychology, development studies, social work, and sociology.
Sommario
1. Conceptualising Mental Health: Historical Evolution and Contemporary Notions of Mental Health
2. Theories and Therapies: Psychodynamic Approaches
3. Theories and Therapies: Behavioural and Cognitive Behavioural Approaches
4. Theories and Therapies: Humanistic Approaches
5. Context Specific Therapies
6. Conceptualising a Mentally Healthy Personality
7. Recent Trends in Mental Health and Implications for Schools
8. Psychosocial World of Children and Adolescents
9. Understanding School Students in Context
10. School Mental Health: Issues and Challenges
11. Addressing Mental Health Concerns
12. Behavioural Problems in School Children
13. Deconstructing Addiction and Abuse among Children
14. Personal and Social Development of Children
15. Sexuality Issues and Concerns
16. Understanding Self and Identity
17. Managing Stress and Anxiety
18. Counselling Skills for Teachers and Parents
Info autore
Namita Ranganathan is a Professor in the Department of Education, Central Institute of Education, University of Delhi. She has over 35 years of teaching and research experience. Her specialisations are in the area of Childhood and Adolescence Studies, Personality Psychology and Guidance, Counselling and Education for Mental Health. She has extensively engaged with schools across the country through various projects with UNFPA, CARE India, Aga Khan Foundation, MHRD and Save the Children. She has been giving public lectures on issues of mental health and well-being.
Toolika Wadhwa is working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Education, Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women, University of Delhi. Her doctoral work was in the area of identity development and religion in the context of families and schools. Her work as a teacher educator and her research work with Aga Khan Foundation and UNFPA have enriched her exposure to and understanding of schools.
Riassunto
This book addresses guidance and counselling needs of children and adolescents in school settings. This book would be useful to the students, researchers and teachers working in the field of education, psychology, development studies, social work, and sociology.
