Detailed Syllabus

1. Introduction to Guidance

Topics Covered:

• Meaning, nature, and scope of guidance
• Types of guidance (Educational, Vocational, Personal, Social)
• Principles of guidance
• Need and importance of guidance services
• Guidance programs in educational institutions

2. Guidance in Action

Topics Covered:

• Planning and organizing guidance services
• Student support systems
• Group guidance techniques
• Individual guidance approaches
• Record keeping and documentation
• Ethical practices in guidance

3. Developing Mental Health and Coping Skills

Topics Covered:

• Understanding mental health and wellbeing
• Stress management techniques
• Emotional intelligence development
• Coping with anxiety and life challenges
• Building resilience and self-confidence
• Mental health promotion strategies

4. Basic Statistics in Guidance and Counselling

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to statistics
• Data collection methods
• Measures of central tendency
• Basic interpretation of data
• Educational and psychological assessment
• Use of statistics in counselling research

5. Career Development

Topics Covered:

• Career planning and decision-making
• Career guidance theories
• Career assessment tools
• Educational and vocational opportunities
• Employability skills development
• Entrepreneurship awareness

6. Counselling Process and Strategies

Topics Covered:

• Meaning and objectives of counselling
• Counselling relationship and ethics
• Stages of counselling process
• Individual and group counselling
• Communication and listening skills
• Problem-solving and intervention techniques
• Case study analysis

Practical Training

Hands-On Activities:

• Mock counselling sessions
• Career guidance workshops
• Case study discussions
• Group counselling activities
• Mental health awareness programs
• Communication skill development exercises