Psychosocial counseling is a service provided by a skilled professional counselor to an individual, family, or group for the purpose of improving well-being, alleviating distress, and enhancing coping skills. It is the process of counseling an individual, family, or group during one or more sessions to support the process of overcoming environmental, emotional, or social problems that are affecting the health and well-being of the participant and/or their family members. The goal of psychosocial counseling is to reduce identified risk factors to achieve positive outcomes and optimal health and development.
Psychosocial counseling emphasizes the interaction between the individuals and/or familys emotions, behaviors, social relationships, and environment. This process helps the family to access resources and modify behaviors, relationships, and/or circumstances in order to enhance health and social functioning within the community. Psychosocial counseling is a therapeutic relationship between a trained/experienced professional counselor and an individual who is seeking to overcome social, emotional, or mental problems.
Psychosocial counseling can be used to address a variety of issues, including mental conflict, depression, and trauma. It is an important strategy employed for the rehabilitation of the mind of victims for their successful integration and resettlement into society. Psychosocial support is the process of meeting the physical, emotional, social, and mental well-being of individuals, which are essential elements for meaningful and healthy lives.
