Rev. S. Renny Samuel, Dean, Global School of Counselling
TRAINING CARE-GIVERS
“Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on
who have helped us in the launch of this new pro-
what comes.” Zig Ziglar
gramme including Drs. David and Beth Grant, Rev. David
The vision for the Global School of Counselling is to
Cawston, Rev. Mathew and Mrs. Estelle Daniel. The first
equip, encourage and empower caregivers. It has been
batch of nine students is receiving training that is one
an exciting journey as we have begun to see just
of its kind in the country.
that unfold right before our eyes. The academic year
2013-14 has been yet another year of God’s favor and
Special
guidance. It has been a challenging year as we worked
through the year including Music and Art Therapy,
to intentionally integrate spiritual formation, intellectual
ADHD, the Biology of the Mind, Counselling those with
development and skill development.
Sexual and Relationship Brokenness, Cognitive Behavior
seminars
and
workshops
were
conducted
Therapy, Trauma Counselling through the Beatitudes,
Global School of Counselling is an affiliate school of
First Aid and CPR etc. Mr.Joe Abraham, Leadership
the Martin Luther Christian University. This has enabled
Coach and trainer of John Maxwell Team offered spe-
us to offer credible validated programmes, and to be
cialized coaching in personality development and pro-
at the cutting edge of sound theory and practice that
fessionalization.
is contemporary and relevant. We are indebted to Dr.
Glenn Kharkongar, the Pro-Chancellor of MLCU for his
It is indeed remarkable to report that several of our
encouragement and guidance. Dr. Glenn’s visit to the
alumni have been placed as counsellors in the Ma-
school on the 10th of January 2014 and his interac-
dras Christian College, Chennai, Little Lambs School,
tion with students and faculty, was very enriching and
Chennai, a Government School in Bhadravathi and in
encouraging.
several churches and NGOs. Our students also served
commendably as interns at various places like Justice
This year Ms. Blessy Lenin, Ms. Susanna Deepthi, Ms.
and Care, International Justice Mission, NGOs around
Miriam Paul joined the faculty team at GSC and their
Bangalore, and schools such as United International
sustained input into training, therapy and skill devel-
School, St. Mary’s School, TRADA, Poornaprajna School
opment has enhanced the learning experience of the
etc. One of the institutions where our students worked
students. We are also thankful to the host of adjunct
had this to say, “I cannot be thankful enough for the
faculty that has continued to support the programme
participation and valuable contribution of the students
bringing their expertise to enrich our learning experi-
of Global School of Counseling . . . the victims and the
ences.
staff were blessed and encouraged by their active participation and their presence.” Our sincere thanks to all
We had 26 new students enrolled for our Masters
the organizations that opened internship opportunities,
in Counselling Psychology program and 12 enrolled
and for their investment in the training of our students.
for our PG Diploma Program. There are 24 students
graduating with the Masters in Counselling Psychology
We have networked with St Andrew Centre for HRD and
this year. We have seen growth in comparison to last
Counselling in Coonoor
year’s enrollment.
Counselling Psychology