Exploring the Effective Counselling Practices being followed in India by Mental Health Professionals
Journal Title: INDIAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH - Year 2019, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Use of counselling as a therapeutic tool for the betterment of people in distress has grown rapidly over the years. As Mental Health professionals, dealing with humans and related psychological risks, it is one of the most responsible jobs. The current study is an attempt towards examining the effective counselling practices that are being followed in India and to gain an insight into the knowledge and training of Mental Health Counsellors. Methods: The research was carried out on 14 counsellors working in Mumbai and Bangalore of minimum education qualification being a master's degree in counselling psychology. In this qualitative study, Sociodemographic data sheet, semi-structured interview schedule, and worksheet were used. The data gathered was analyzed by directed content analysis. Results: Certain dimensions of counselling were in line with past literature, however, the need of licensure exam for counsellors, government body regulating policies and mental health laws, better course work and practical training programs, difficulty in following complete ethical practices, emphasis on personal therapy and supervision emerged. Conclusion: The current study provides rich data in terms of how effective the counselling practices are being followed in India and highlights the pitfalls and gaps which needs to be resolved.
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Rasika Karkare, Siddharth Dutt
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- EP ID EP606791
- DOI 10.30877/IJMH.6.2.2019.183-191
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