Student Counselling & Development offers the following services to Kovsie students:
- Therapy
- Personal development
- Career guidance
- Academic support
Therapy
Psychotherapy offers students the opportunity to discuss their problems with a qualified psychologist. In addition to the therapy done on an individual basis, group workshops are presented on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
These include workshops for:
- Successful Relationships
- Self-esteem
- Stress-Management
- Study Skills
- Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Personal Development
The personal development which takes place during the university years is essential in forming a well-rounded graduate. In job selection emphasis is increasingly placed on personality traits and characteristics such as communication skills, emotional stability, stress and conflict management, integrity, creativity and self-confidence. Student Counselling & Development assists and supports students on this journey of personal development.
Career Guidance
Psychometric tools are employed in the career counselling process, in assisting students in choosing a suitable career path.
Academic Support
Student Counselling & Development can assist students in acquiring effective skills in dealing with their studies; test and exam (performance) anxiety; and time-management.