Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Sadhana Natu ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Modern College Ganeshkhind, Pune, IN

Abstract

This paper seeks to examine the curricula of select counseling courses from a gender and mental health perspective. In the first part of the paper developments in gender and mental that have relevance for counseling curricula will be detailed. Also, mind body continuum and its significance for counseling will be spelt out in brief. In second part of the paper the curricula of two counseling courses will be analyzed. The last Section of the Paper will attempt to make some suggestions in order to design Counselling Curricula that take into consideration the linkages between physical and mental health on one hand and also incorporate the Gender and Mental Perspective on the other.

Keywords

Counseling Curricula, Mental Health, Gender.

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Nandini Thatte ¹, Sadhana Natu ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Pune, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

Illness behavior comprises of the way one's own bodily symptoms are monitored, and treatment sought. A palliative care team includes doctors, nurses and counselors, who take holistic care of terminally ill patients and their families. This study explored the illness behavior of these professionals practicing in Pune, India. Six palliative care professionals' responses to an in-depth interview, were analysed for themes. The results provided valuable insight into their need for support. The incurable and terminal nature of their patients' condition impacted them.

Keywords

Illness Behavior, Palliative Care, Doctors, Nurses, Counselors.

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