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 I. Introduction What is mental health? It’s an expression we use every day, so it might surprise you that the term ‘mental health’ is frequently misunderstood. ‘Mental health’ is often used as a substitute for mental health conditions – such as  depression ,  anxiety  conditions, schizophrenia, and others. According to the  World Health Organization , however, mental health is “a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.” So rather than being about ‘what’s the problem?’ it’s really about ‘what’s going well?' Taken from:  What is mental health - Beyond Blue Mental health is a buzz word today. Sometimes people use the term mental health to direct attentions to one's psycho-social well being in a negative and demeaning way.  For guidance counselors, the issue of mental hea...

 I. Introduction Every person has a mindset in helping people. There are people that has given us confidence in dealing with life issues.  Some of the mindsets that has help people in counseling is the ability to listen, to converse deeply and to the practice of empathy. Mindsets are part of a person's tools in helping people. Sometimes a mindset can be become a blessing and a burden.  II. Activity 1. Relate from your personal experience a person that you may consider as a good counselor. What are the traits that has been helpful to you. 2. Is there an advantage for a person to know Jesus Christ in doing counseling? Explain.

 I. Introduction Counseling is helping a person find direction in his life and sometimes courage to do the right thing. There are many ways to help a person but counseling has been used many times in advice giving, coaching and other problem solving skills.  However, there are some legal parameters that a person needs to understand when he talks about counseling.  II. Activity: Answer the following with your best abilities. 1. Define the following terms:  a. Counseling  b. Guidance  c. Guidance Services d. Christian Education e. Education  2.  Why is counseling important? 3. What makes a good counselor?