Educational Psychology and Counselling Labrotary (Addon Course)

Psychology Lab is an integral part of the Department of Education. The institution has an equipped educational psychology laboratory, which helps the trainees to study and gain practical knowledge about the applications of the areas like intelligence, creativity, attitude, interest, and others in the teaching-learning process and students do hereby maintain a practical record of the same. The Psychology laboratory is well equipped with modern Psychological apparatus, Questionnaires, Inventories, and various tools to measure and assess different traits of individuals. Laboratories are up-to-date with the necessary pieces of equipment according to the periodical revision of the syllabus and other requirements. Students can carry out psychological experiments and learn by doing in our psychology laboratory. Under the guidance of teachers, they can verify the psychological evidence with relevant instruments to get the proper outcomes. Psychology Lab has all equipment and apparatus required for Educational Programs.

The objective of this is to guide the counselors in understanding and addressing the mental health needs of the individuals. Health Sciences and have been trained in basic counselling skills. . As a part of counseling, the counselor can check what measures of safety the client is taking and help them with correct and reliable information along with its rationale. It is helpful when a counselor is calm and patient introduces them self and the purpose of counseling, listens attentively, paraphrases, and summarizes the concerns to the client. A counselor can also use active listening and ask open-ended questions to explore the concerns more. Few statements like understandably, you are overwhelmed with the situation. Encourage them to acknowledge efforts over outcomes to reduce critical feedback and help them use more supportive words. Suggest them to practice methods that have worked for them and create more ways that are possible for them in their life context and based on their belief system. Suggest some research evidence-based methods like deep breathing, relaxation, and mindfulness. Identifying the problem, some possible solutions, testing the pros and cons of each, and identifying the most probable option can be effective. It helps when a counselor is realistic, calm, and supportive, especially during difficult conversations.

Students reach out to counselors with many different problems. Counselors can take them through a process of problem-solving. Identification and creating a problem statement. Explore when the problem has existed and how severe it is Identify who all are a part of the problem. The different steps that the client took to solve the problem before coming for therapy. Identify which steps were most effective. Assess the pros and cons of those steps and provide additional steps from your side if needed. Explore how the client wants to try the steps again by focusing on the pros and reducing the cons. Identify what the expected and realistic outcomes of these steps are. Help the client visualize the expected and realistic outcomes. It is the crucial first step before you can intentionally practice any other aspect of self-care. Resting is a critical component in an exhausting situation like emergencies to replenish and practice ethically and effectively.

According to the patient’s level of acceptance, disease, and the epidemic situation, time for recovery, and quarantine stay facilities, the treatment process will be objectively and truthfully explained so that the patient is well informed. Misconceptions will be handled at this stage. Adequate information will also be made available to the family members so that they also learn to deal with the situation and keep realistic expectations.