Student Counseling Center Conducts Training Programme on Self-Management Skills

The Student Counselling Centre organized a two-day (May 16-18, 2023) training programme to promote and develop the self-management skills of the University’s students. Prof. Nasser Syed Abdul Rashid, Director of the Centre and Professor of Psychological Counselling at the University, and Dr. Mosleh Majali, Associate Professor of Psychological Counselling presented in the event. Students from various Colleges and the Foundation Programme at the University participated in the programme.

The Programme addresses in the first part the concept of self and the concept of self-management, the types of physical, cognitive, social, emotional and moral self-management, and the steps and skills of self-management that begin with the discovery and knowledge of self (self-consciousness) that includes self-knowledge, abilities and possibilities, strengths and weaknesses, self-acceptance, self-satisfaction, and access to self-fulfilment that are the most important indicators of mental health. This part included activity a (self-esteem, self-presenting skills).

The second part deals with self-growth and change, and includes the use of the individual’s mental, physical and moral potential efficiently and effectively to transform from a particular reality into a better desired reality. The ability to develop long-term and short-term self-development plans by developing strengths, improving weaknesses and enjoying a strong personality capable of asserting oneself in various situations, and the need for self-control.

The art of self-stimulation, self-stimulation skills and positive self-talk, the importance of self-confidence, and overcoming feeling inferior, developing positivity were then discussed. The training Programme ended with fruitful discussions and responses to students’ questions and concerns.