UNIVERSITY OF BASRAH ORGANIZES A SEMINAR ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING IN BUILDING A BALANCED ENVIRONMENT FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
The College of Administration and Economics - Educational Guidance and Psychological Counseling Unit, in cooperation with the Center for Development and Continuing Education at the University of Basrah, organized a symposium on the importance of psychological counseling in building a balanced environment for university students. This seminar aims to promote psychological awareness within the university environment.
The seminar aimed to highlight the importance of psychological support in the educational process and enhance the university environment by promoting a culture of psychological counseling and focusing on preventative measures to identify behavioral and academic problems early.
The seminar presented by Assistant Professor Dr. Hiba Majeed Issa and Assistant Lect. Lamia Subhi Nasser, included several topics addressing the role of psychological counseling in empowering students and mitigating the challenges they face. It also aimed to raise awareness among faculty members about the importance of psychological support in building a healthy and balanced educational environment.
The seminar recommended the need to provide a supportive university environment that takes into account individual differences among students, encourages positive dialogue and a sense of belonging to the university, and empowers educational counselors to use effective methods to deal with students' psychological pressures.