The Centre for Counselling & Health Services (CCHS) is a student support service functioning under the Director of Student Services.
The Center for Counseling & Health Services (CCHS) is an essential component of the support system at CHRIST (Deemed to be University). Our mission is to align students with the academic system and address their personal challenges through dedicated counseling and health services. Our vision is to foster an environment where students can achieve personal & professional development to their full potential, and lead balanced, fulfilling lives.
CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is one of the pioneers to introduce the concept of counselling service in higher education institutions (HEIs) in 1995 with just one counsellor. In 2008, the Centre took its current form with a structured form of functioning. The next significant milestone in the history of the Centre was the introduction of full time medical services and staff counselling.
The visionary step taken in 1995 has today led to a university counselling services model that stands apart due to its decades of evolution and the dynamic ability of curating activities to suit changing trends in society, especially the youth population.
Excellence and Service
CCHS provides a nurturing environment where students are guided to adapt to the multifaceted environment, harness the best of resources and face life challenges while achieving all academic goals.
Peer ed has been the most interactive class we have had in the last semester and one that actually isn’t stressful. In fact, it’s helped me worry less, overthink less and just focus on doing what I can. The mentor meetings are especially nice, it’s the closest thing we have to an actual offline class right now. Turns out counselors are actually pretty approachable. Peer ed just takes seemingly abstract concepts like self awareness and emotions and presents it in very practical, applicable ways. It’s been really helpful so far and probably the most useful cc I’ve taken.
Peer ed has been the most interactive class we have had in the last semester and one that actually isn’t stressful. In fact, it’s helped me worry less, overthink less and just focus on doing what I can. The mentor meetings are especially nice, it’s the closest thing we have to an actual offline class right now. Turns out counselors are actually pretty approachable. Peer ed just takes seemingly abstract concepts like self awareness and emotions and presents it in very practical, applicable ways. It’s been really helpful so far and probably the most useful cc I’ve taken.
My experience with Peer ed classes so far has been very rewarding and productive. The mentors always ensured that the sessions are tailored for us in such a way where we do not feel pressurised and also learn something new in every session. With the ongoing pandemic, these classes have really been the silver lining. Admist online classes, assignment deadlines and webinars to attend, the peer ed classes gave me a chance to reconnect with my true self and work on my personal growth. These classes taught me many things, for example, how to practice self awareness better, how to manage negative self talk and how to set values, goals and develop an action plan for the future. I’d also look forward to the mentor meetings with Deepa Ma’am as she would not only clarify the doubts we had in the past week regarding classes, but also create a positive and safe atmosphere for us to share our thoughts.
My experience with Peer ed classes so far has been very rewarding and productive. The mentors always ensured that the sessions are tailored for us in such a way where we do not feel pressurised and also learn something new in every session. With the ongoing pandemic, these classes have really been the silver lining. Admist online classes, assignment deadlines and webinars to attend, the peer ed classes gave me a chance to reconnect with my true self and work on my personal growth. These classes taught me many things, for example, how to practice self awareness better, how to manage negative self talk and how to set values, goals and develop an action plan for the future. I’d also look forward to the mentor meetings with Deepa Ma’am as she would not only clarify the doubts we had in the past week regarding classes, but also create a positive and safe atmosphere for us to share our thoughts.
All of us who’ve been a part of the peer education program would undoubtedly credit our mentors and the course structure with well-deserved praises. But nonetheless how true it is, I want to emphasize on the very fundamental and simplistic ways in which this program might have changed my perspective on life. One thing I can proudly say is that over the span of six months, I have gradually developed a better understanding of myself and have worked towards distinguishing my sense of identity from others’ opinions. Each session was so wonderfully curated to address specific aspects of our individuality, and personally, some of the most impactful sessions were those that helped me identify and work on my attitude, self-esteem, managing negative self-talk, and planning my goals and working towards it. The community-like feeling with the mentors and my fellow educators definitely made me feel less alone during the difficult time of the pandemic and I sincerely cannot appreciate enough the compassion and knowledge that our mentors showered us with. I hope my future holds the opportunity to come across similar courses again!
All of us who’ve been a part of the peer education program would undoubtedly credit our mentors and the course structure with well-deserved praises. But nonetheless how true it is, I want to emphasize on the very fundamental and simplistic ways in which this program might have changed my perspective on life. One thing I can proudly say is that over the span of six months, I have gradually developed a better understanding of myself and have worked towards distinguishing my sense of identity from others’ opinions. Each session was so wonderfully curated to address specific aspects of our individuality, and personally, some of the most impactful sessions were those that helped me identify and work on my attitude, self-esteem, managing negative self-talk, and planning my goals and working towards it. The community-like feeling with the mentors and my fellow educators definitely made me feel less alone during the difficult time of the pandemic and I sincerely cannot appreciate enough the compassion and knowledge that our mentors showered us with. I hope my future holds the opportunity to come across similar courses again!
Address
Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus
Bannerghatta Main Road, Hulimavu, Bangalore, Karnataka 560076
Telephone
080 4655 1333/1334
