Why is HIV counseling and testing important?
On-going counselling helps you to live positively with HIV and provides you with support and guidance with regard to any problem that you may face. Having the test is your own personal decision. No one can force you to have it.
What is counselling used for?
Counselling can help you cope with: a mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety or an eating disorder. an upsetting physical health condition, such as infertility. a difficult life event, such as a bereavement, a relationship breakdown or work-related stress.
What are the advantages of voluntary Counselling and testing?
Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) is an important component of any HIV/AIDS control and prevention activities. VCT makes people aware of their HIV serostatus and enables early identification of those who need care. It is an important link to HIV care and support.
Why do Counsellors need counselling?
Counsellors have developed self-awareness Most counsellors undergo personal counselling as part of their training which enables them to develop proficient self-awareness.
Does counselling really help?
Mounting evidence In 2003, a review of clinical trials showed that counselling provides short-term, modest improvements in reducing anxiety and depression, compared with “usual care” (routine visits to a GP, CBT and antidepressant drugs), but no long-term improvements.
What do you know about counseling?
Counselling and Psychotherapy Counselling is a helping approach that highlights the emotional and intellectual experience of a client: how a client is feeling and what they think about the problem they have sought help for.
What are the communication skills in counselling?
The counsellor needs the following basic communication skills to do effective counselling:
- Attending. Attending refers to the ways in which counsellors can be “with” their clients, both physically and psychologically.
- Listening.
- Basic empathy.
- Probing or questioning.
- Summarising.
- Integrating communication skills.
Why is Counselling important?
Counselors monitor students’ development and according to their needs they give students necessary support such as helping them to understand themselves and their needs, to solve their problems, to make realistic decisions, to improve their abilities and skills, and to adjust themselves and their environment in a …
What’s the purpose of Counselling?
Counselling is a process of talking about and working through your personal problems with a counsellor. The counsellor helps you to address your problems in a positive way by helping you to clarify the issues, explore options, develop strategies and increase self-awareness.
What are the benefits of counselling?
Counselling gives you time and space to work through your problems. Therapy helps you gain a different perspective on problems and issues. Therapy provides a safe, non-judgemental and respectful environment. Counselling can help you regain wellbeing and balance in your life.