Unit Head: Assist. Lecturer Ibtisam Kazem Jasim
📋 About the Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Unit
The Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Unit is one of the key units in educational institutions. It provides psychological and educational support to students, helps them adapt to the educational and social environment, and develops their personal and academic abilities. The unit also addresses psychological and behavioral issues that may hinder the learning process through individual and group counseling, as well as implementing awareness and educational programs that enhance mental health and academic success.
👁️ Vision
To lead in providing psychological counseling and educational guidance services that contribute to building well-balanced students and fostering a healthy and supportive learning environment.
🎪 Mission
The mission of the Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Unit is to provide specialized counseling and educational services that support students psychologically, academically, and socially. It aims to develop their life skills and help them face various challenges, achieving positive adaptation and success in their educational journey.
🏆 Objectives
- Enhance students’ mental health within the educational environment.
- Help students adapt to university or school life.
- Provide support and counseling for students facing psychological, social, or academic issues.
- Develop students’ positive thinking and decision-making skills.
- Promote awareness of psychological counseling and educational guidance among students and teaching staff.
- Reduce negative behavioral phenomena within the educational institution.
- Strengthen positive human relationships between students and the academic community.
📈 Unit Tasks
- Provide individual and group psychological counseling sessions for students.
- Diagnose and address psychological and educational issues that students may face.
- Organize awareness seminars and workshops on mental health and academic adaptation.
- Follow up on special student cases and provide appropriate support.
- Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to address student issues.
- Develop preventive and guidance programs that contribute to student personal development.
- Prepare periodic reports related to counseling and educational activities.
- Assist students academically and professionally according to their abilities and interests.