- School Counselling & Mental Wellness
Education Goes Beyond Academics.
At Swapnopuron Shiksha Niketan, our School Counselling & Mental Wellness Programme provides structured mental health, behavioural, and academic support to students across our schools and surrounding communities.
Through individual counselling, group interventions, awareness workshops, and family engagement, we are creating safer spaces where children can learn, heal, and grow.
910+
Students Reached
Purpose
The Challenges Our Children Face
Children in the Sundarbans face multiple challenges that impact their emotional wellbeing. These issues directly affect attendance, behaviour, confidence, and academic performance.
Family Conflict & Migration Stress
Family instability and migration-related stress impact children’s emotional wellbeing and school attendance.
Academic Pressure & Exam Anxiety
Growing academic demands create stress and anxiety that hinder learning and performance.
Phone & Internet Addiction
Digital addiction disrupts focus, sleep, and healthy social development in children.
Bullying & Peer Conflict
Unresolved peer conflicts and bullying damage children’s confidence and sense of safety.
Abuse & Child Protection Risks
Children face risks of abuse and exploitation requiring safe and sensitive professional support.
Learning Difficulties & Disabilities
Undiagnosed learning disabilities prevent children from accessing their full potential.
Gender Discrimination & Social Stigma
Societal bias and discrimination undermine girls’ confidence, participation, and aspirations.
Our Approach
How We Support Our Students
Our school counsellor works through personalised, evidence-based methods including CBT, art therapy, play therapy, storytelling, and movement-based techniques.
Individual Counselling
Our school counsellor works closely with students through personalised support plans.
- Behavioural assessments
- Case history documentation
- Parent consultations
- Therapy interventions
- Follow-up sessions
Approaches: CBT, behaviour therapy, art therapy, play therapy, storytelling, and movement-based techniques.
Group Counselling
Regular group sessions help students develop emotional awareness and healthy behaviours.
- Stress management
- Bullying prevention
- Classroom behaviour
- Child protection
- Leadership
- Hygiene awareness
- Mindfulness
- Healthy technology use
Our Impact (2025–26)
Through regular group counselling across all 5 branches
Through regular individual counselling
Strengthening healthy parenting practices at home
Conducted during regular centre visits
Through one-on-one sessions
Awareness & Protection
Awareness & Protection Workshops
We conducted specialised workshops on critical adolescent issues with students of grade 6 and upwards.
Workshop Topics
- Child Protection
- POCSO Awareness
- Child Rights
- Suicide Prevention
- Mental Health Awareness
- Career Guidance
- Menstrual Health
- Healthy Internet Use
Partner Organisations
These sessions were conducted in collaboration with:
- MPower
- Lifeline Foundation
- RACSHA
- St. Xavier's College
- Mahavir Seva Sadan
- Sanchar AROD
Support for Children with Special Needs
We conducted assessment camps to identify children with special needs and disabilities requiring additional support.
- Clinical intervention
- Therapy support
- Medical assessments
- Additional learning accommodations
Parent Engagement
Strong family support improves student wellbeing. Our programme works with parents through structured sessions.
- Individual counselling
- Healthy parenting workshops
- Phone addiction awareness sessions
- Nutrition workshops
- Child protection discussions
Parents are actively involved in intervention plans and follow-up support.
Teacher Capacity Building
Teachers play a critical role in identifying children who need support. We train educators with the tools they need.
- Behaviour management
- Classroom wellbeing
- Child protection
- Positive discipline
- Stress management
- Communication skills
- Suicide prevention awareness
Teachers are also supported with individual intervention plans for students requiring additional care.
The Challenge We're Responding To
Rise in Behavioural & Mental Health Issues
There has been a 70% rise in behavioural issues, mental health concerns, and disabilities among students in the last academic year. This highlights the urgent need for stronger school-based mental health systems in rural communities.
“At Swapnopuron, we believe every child deserves not just education—but emotional safety, dignity, and support.”
By integrating counselling into our school ecosystem, we are helping children build resilience, improve academic focus, and develop healthier futures.