Question

The question has to do with effacious programs. In other words, if I were to refer a client to a specfic program, I want to make sure that it is a quality program. As a counselor, what should I look for in referring a client to a resource where he or she will benefit?

Answer 1

Various companies have recruited counselors for giving beneficial guidance to employees to avoid stress in life. The companies like TCS(TATA consultancy services) have set up a counseling center called as"Maitre" where there is a family get together for employees with Yoga classes. In Wipro also employees are counseled to concentrate on recreational activities to avoid stress in life. There are increasing incidences of traumatic situations in life like depression, fighting in household, domestic and sexual abuse violence, abseentism, career changes in life, and death of close friends in life with chances of suicide. Counselors have various schemes for working employees and managers which includes enrichment of lifestyle with enjoyment along with work and decrease in work load and stress in life. They motivate the employees to build their confidence and work according to their strengths in life and avoid working on weaknesses. There are behavioral problems in life which are directly related to work hours, efficiency and duration of work in life. Couselors use various techniques to decrease work load which if exceeded can lead to depression and suicidal tendencies in life. These are the resources from which the client can be benefited if they decrease their work load and concentrate on developing relationships during job in life. There should be a positive interaction among colleagues even if circumstances change in life.