Counselling Cell
Counselling Cell
The counselling cell of the university has been functional from July 2018. The Counselling cell is executing its duties from the University Student Counselling Cell. School level counselling cells are functional in each school. The functions are carried out under the supervision of the Professor in psychiatry who acts as the chairperson,Counselling.
Students come from varying backgrounds and each individual carries their experiences along with them. Everyone faces problems/obstacles and everyone deals with it differently. Some are able to cope some aren’t. This is a space where students can discuss the difficulties faced by them or share their thoughts about a situation which requires clarity. We assist students to assess their abilities, identify & overcome problems, adjust better and enhance their overall mental health. The Counselling Cell strives to help students overcome mental health challenges /obstacles. We want every student to feel inclusive, protected and cherish their life here and later on.
Students can approach the counsellors to discuss any issue that’s bothering them. The counsellors after assessing the issue provide individual counselling sessions. The duration and number of sessions are decided based on the issue. The counselling cell intends to create a comfortable environment for the students so that they can open up without any apprehension. The Counselling cell has been established to enhance their mental health , reduce their stress and to nurture a conducive environment for growth and success.
OBJECTIVES:
Some of the areas explored in the cell are:
- Homesickness or adjustment problems
- Academic difficulties
- Unresolved conflicts
- Eating Disorders
- Body Image issues
- Low Self-esteem / Personality issues
- Family, relationship conflicts
- Anger / Aggression
- Sleep problems
- De-addiction
- Obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviour
- Depression/Anxiety
- Thoughts and feelings of suicide
“The counsellor’s office is an open, receptive and safe forum to share any problem. There is absolutely no stigma attached to a visit to the counsellor’s office. The information shared by students will be confidential.”
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Counselling Services
What is counselling?
Counselling is an opportunity to discuss your thoughts and feelings about any issue that you face in every-day life that you may wish to explore and understand better, in a professional and confidential setting.
Who is it for?
Counselling is for everyone, every individual has the right to access mental health
How confidential is counselling?
The information provided by the student is highly confidential and it isn’t shared or discussed with anyone without the consent of the student.
Are counsellors problem solvers?
Counsellors are NOT advice givers or problem solvers rather they are professionals trained with skills and competencies that facilitate an individual to gain awareness, growth and transformation through a warm & understanding relationship. There is no magic solution or specific advice. Every individual and their life situation is unique and therefore there can never be a ‘one size fits all’ solution.
Counselling and Psychiatry
Counselling bears little relation to psychiatry except that both deal with emotional and mental processes. Psychiatrists are trained doctors, who work largely through diagnosis of illness and then by prescribing a treatment – usually involving medication. Counsellors are normally non-medical personnel who work by talking and encouraging you to find your own solutions. Counsellors can however recognize the symptoms of severe mental distress, and may suggest you to consider medical help if seems appropriate.
How do Reach Counselling Cell?
You can always feel free to walk into KIIT UNIVERSITY STUDENT COUNSELLING CENTER to meet the counsellors (between 9 am to 6 pm).You can reach the counsellors over phone or mail as well .
Email Id- [email protected]
Phone no:-NA
Adress of Counselling Office:University Counselling Cell , Near KIIT Pot Office/Pnb Bank
For what kind of problem should I approach the counsellor?
You can approach us for anxiety, academic issues (stress) ,relationship issues, depression (including suicidal thoughts, low mood, social withdrawal)low self-esteem and lack of confidence, trauma,eating problems (including bulimia, binge eating, negative body image) phobias and fear addiction and substance misuse,abuse (including physical, verbal, and sexual abuse), bereavement/grief/loss.
Counselling Cell
The University Level Student Counseling Cell has been reconstituted comprising the following members to provide counseling support to needy students and to enhance their social and interpersonal skills with the assistance of the School Level Counseling Cell and the Hostel Level Counseling Cell.
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Dr. Pranab Mohapatra, Asso. Professor, Psychiatrist, KIMS | Chairperson |
| Dr. Kajal Parashar, Asso. Professor, SAS, Dy. Director, CEC, Warden, GH | Member |
| Dr. Ajaya Ku. Parida, Asso. Professor, School of Computer Engg. | Member |
| Dr. Soumya Mishra, Asst. Professor, Physiology KIMS | Member |
| Dr. Arjyadhara Pradhan, Assoc. Professor, SEE | Member |
| Dr. Sadhna Sudershana, Assistant Professor, SCA | Member |
| Dr. V. Sivasankari, Asso.Professor, KINS | Member |
| Dr. Soma Parija, Asst. Professor, Deptt. of Psychology | Member |
| Mr. Sidharth Mishra, Phd.Scholar, Clinical Psychology, KIMS | Member |
| Dr. Binita Behera, Asst. Professor, School of Law | Convenor |
Dr. Damodar Suar, Professor Emeritus, School of Liberal Studies will be the Advisor of the committee and will offer guidance and mentorship to committee members, helping them navigate complex issues and develop effective solutions.
ONLINE Counselling for Mental Awareness, kiit.felicity.care
One ‘ONLINE Counselling for Mental Awareness’ portal has been set up under SAP platform, where any needy and interested students can get counselling support without revealing their own identity.
The process of login is as follows:
Login into KIIT SAP
https://kiitportal.kiituniversity.net/irj/portal/
- Click on TAB -> student self-service (Branch Name)
- Click on Link Button Student Self Service
- Click on Mental Health Matters
- Click on Get Started on KIIT Student Care Page
- You will be redirected to Student Care Page (kiit.felicity.care) 3rd party
- Choose Option CHAT /Assessment
After getting logged in the students get 3 options for further assessment.
Option 1 – Chat with a Counsellor
Option 2 – Take an assessment test
Option 3 – Online chat support
Manodarpan
Manodarpan is an initiative under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the month of May .The program was launched by the HRD Minister. Manodarpan has been launched to provide psycho- social support and counselling to students for their mental health and well- being. Students can visit the website or alternatively call the toll free helpline number. The caller will be connected to a counsellor
Toll free national helpline number : 8448440632
For more details visit Website : https://manodarpan.education.gov.in/
Counselling Cell
The University Level Student Counseling Cell has been reconstituted comprising the following members to provide counseling support to needy students and to enhance their social and interpersonal skills with the assistance of the School Level Counseling Cell and the Hostel Level Counseling Cell.
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Dr. Pranab Mohapatra, Asso. Professor, Psychiatrist, KIMS | Chairperson |
| Dr. Kajal Parashar, Asso. Professor, SAS, Dy. Director, CEC, Warden, GH | Member |
| Dr. Ajaya Ku. Parida, Asso. Professor, School of Computer Engg. | Member |
| Dr. Soumya Mishra, Asst. Professor, Physiology KIMS | Member |
| Dr. Arjyadhara Pradhan, Assoc. Professor, SEE | Member |
| Dr. Sadhna Sudershana, Assistant Professor, SCA | Member |
| Dr. V. Sivasankari, Asso.Professor, KINS | Member |
| Dr. Soma Parija, Asst. Professor, Deptt. of Psychology | Member |
| Dr. Subhangi Goswami, Asst. Professor, Deptt. of Psychology | Member |
| Mr. Sidharth Mishra, Phd.Scholar, Clinical Psychology, KIMS | Member |
| Ms. Trupti Mohanty, Executive ,Student Counseling Cell | Member |
| Dr. Binita Behera, Asst. Professor, School of Law | Convenor |
Dr. Damodar Suar, Professor Emeritus, School of Liberal Studies will be the Advisor of the committee and will offer guidance and mentorship to committee members, helping them navigate complex issues and develop effective solutions.
ONLINE Counselling for Mental Awareness, kiit.felicity.care
One ‘ONLINE Counselling for Mental Awareness’ portal has been set up under SAP platform, where any needy and interested students can get counselling support without revealing their own identity.
The process of login is as follows:
Login into KIIT SAP
https://kiitportal.kiituniversity.net/irj/portal/
- Click on TAB -> student self-service (Branch Name)
- Click on Link Button Student Self Service
- Click on Mental Health Matters
- Click on Get Started on KIIT Student Care Page
- You will be redirected to Student Care Page (kiit.felicity.care) 3rd party
- Choose Option CHAT /Assessment
After getting logged in the students get 3 options for further assessment.
Option 1 – Chat with a Counsellor
Option 2 – Take an assessment test
Option 3 – Online chat support
Manodarpan
Manodarpan is an initiative under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the month of May .The program was launched by the HRD Minister. Manodarpan has been launched to provide psycho- social support and counselling to students for their mental health and well- being. Students can visit the website or alternatively call the toll free helpline number. The caller will be connected to a counsellor
Toll free national helpline number : 8448440632
For more details visit Website : https://manodarpan.education.gov.in/
Counselling Sessions
The University Level Student CounseLling Cell has been reconstituted comprising the following members to provide counselling support to needy students and to enhance their social and interpersonal skills with the assistance of the School Level Counselling Cell and the Hostel Level Counselling Cell.
| Days | Time (11.00am-1.00pm) | Time (4.00pm-6.00pm) |
| Monday | School of Comp. Application | School Fashion/Film/Mass Com./KINS |
| Tuesday | School of Law | School Biotechnology |
| Wednesday | School of Computer Engineering | School of Architecture/School of Rural management/KIDS |
| Thursday | School of Electrical Engineering/ School of Civil Engineering. | School of Management |
| Friday | School of Electronics Engineering. | School of Mechanical Engineering/Institute of Public Health |
| Saturday | KIMS |
Online Counseling Session- Law Sep-2020
Online Counseling session- Mech-2020
Motivational session by spiritual coach,Anshul Bafna on 31st March 2019
Motivational session by Dr Renu Khanna,Lifecoach, Nov-2019
Workshop on Coaching & Counselin for Fac in charge 22. 12.18
Session with Faculty in charge Counseling 19.01.2019
Counseling Session at School of Management Oct-2018
Counseling Session for 1st yr Law students Sep-2019
Counseling session KIMS 24.01.19
Counseling session School of Civil Engineering Sep-20192018-2019
2019-2020
