Counselling helps children regulate emotions - report
Young children's mental health and resilience in life can be improved by one-to-one counselling sessions in primary schools, a Government-backed report will conclude today.
A Government-report released today will reveal that one-to-one counselling sessions conducted in primary schools can significantly enhance young children's mental health and resilience. Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton will publish the National Education Psychological Service report, which evaluates a pilot scheme of counselling sessions.
The report, based on the work of school-based counselling practitioners and education well-being experts, highlights the benefits of these sessions for children with mild to moderate mental health needs. Among the key findings, children participating in the one-to-one counselling sessions demonstrated improved abilities to regulate their emotions and showed enhanced resilience and coping strategies in challenging situations.
The evaluation took place across seven counties, encompassing Cavan, Laois, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Monaghan, and Tipperary. The Centre for Effective Services, responsible for conducting the evaluation, will affirm that both pupils, parents, school leaders, and staff found the one-to-one counselling and Education Well-being Practitioner support to be beneficial.
Additionally, the report will reveal that children experienced notable improvements in emotional regulation, communication skills, and coping mechanisms. Following the publication of this report, the pilot scheme is anticipated to be expanded to additional regions across the country.
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