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STUDENT AFFAIRSContinuedEnvironmental Health Science Association students working at the 2011 Madulini OutreachCOUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPYThe Luyengo Counselling and Development Unitcontinues to experience a rise in the number ofclients seeking counselling and therapy. Students arethe main group accessing services, but the Unit hasexperienced a gradual increase in the number ofstaff members seeking help and referring immediatefamily members for counselling. Peer Education andCounselling is one vehicle the Unit has used to reacha larger number of its target population within andbeyond the University. Through this approach, a numberof networks have been established and both informaland formal fun-fi lled forums have been used to addressemerging issues amongst students and peers beyond theboarder population.Luyengo Counselling Services Provided in 2010/2011TYPE NUMBER NATURE / DESCRIPTIONPsychological 31 Clients who are failing to cope psychologically and emotionally withstressful situations and challenges. Suicidal and traumatised individuals.Academic 47 Clients in need of academic support with their projects, study skills, timemanagement, exam anxiety and information on topical issues.Vocational/ Career 26 Clients who need career guidance towards choosing or changing coursesand job search skills.Personal/Social/Health 93 Social and personal relations, fi nance-related concerns, food security andhealth threatening situations.23REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR