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Counseling & Happiness

Welcome to the Department of Counseling and Happiness (Building 8, Room 208) at Lovely Professional University, where we wholeheartedly embrace the ancient motto, "'Orandum est ut sit mens sana in corpore sano' — You should strive for a healthy mind in a healthy body." Mental Health is a major concern worldwide and India is not far behind in sharing this. Thus, Lovely Professional University offers CONFIDENTIAL and FREE professional Counseling and Psychological support to all the students and its faculty/staff members of this university.

With a dedicated team of experienced psychologists and a wide range of therapeutic approaches, we strive to assist individuals in enhancing their holistic well-being. The Department of Counseling & Happiness offers a wide range of services and resources that promote emotional, and mental well-being. Explore our services and resources to embark on a positive journey towards a balanced and thriving life.

Visit Us @ Building 8, Room 208
Timing- Monday- Saturday: 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Vision
Lovely Professional University we have taken a stand to talk about it, run different campaigns to promote positive mental health, to create awareness and fight against its taboo and reach out to our students and faculty/staff members.

Mission
  • Our department at Lovely Professional University aims to support students as they navigate new phases of life and maximize their academic and social experiences.
  • We prioritize providing timely assistance to students facing psychological distress, empowering them to effectively manage personal challenges and academic stress.
  • Through our services, students develop self-awareness, personal responsibility, and lifelong learning skills.
  • Our goal is to help students thrive in both their academic pursuits and personal development.

Services by the Department of Counseling & Happiness
Counseling Services
  • The Department of Counseling and Happiness offers free and confidential counseling services to the LPU community.
  • Individual counseling encompasses support for individuals facing challenges such as stress management, anxiety, interpersonal conflicts, self-esteem issues, and academic or professional struggles.
  • We provide a safe and confidential space for individuals to express their concerns freely and develop coping strategies tailored to their unique needs. Additionally, our psychologists offer guidance on lifestyle changes, relaxation techniques, and mindfulness practices to promote overall health and resilience.
  • Consultation with family and parents is also available if the students ask for.
  • The client can book an appointment in advance through the University Management System (UMS) or walk- in/ visit the Department directly in Building 8, Room 208 for a counseling session.

Counseling Sessions (2019- 2023)

Gender Distribution of Counseling Sessions (2019- 2023)

Psychological Testing
The Department of Counseling & Happiness also administers psychometric tests to assess students' strengths, personality traits, aptitude, interests, IQ levels, moods, etc., which help them in a better future.

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Meditation Centre
Inaugurated by BK Shivani on 14th August 2022, our Meditation Center provides a serene space where individuals can engage in various meditation techniques to cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress, and enhance overall emotional resilience.
The Meditation Center is open to all stakeholders of LPU who seek refuge from the demands of daily life and wish to nurture their inner peace and clarity. Through regular meditation practice, individuals can learn to quiet the mind, deepen their self-awareness, and develop greater compassion towards themselves and others. Regular meditation classes are held regularly by the Meditation Expert and guides the individual in enhancing their holistic wellbeing.

Workshops/ Webinars

  • The Department of Counseling & Happiness organizes a variety of activities- webinars, workshops, and boot camps on topics such as stress management techniques, mindfulness practices, building resilience, improving self-esteem, effective communication skills, and strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
  • Furthermore, our activities offer a blend of psychoeducation, experiential exercises, and open discussions, these sessions empower individuals to cultivate self-awareness, develop positive coping mechanisms, and foster meaningful connections with others.
  • Various activities are organized that serve as an efficient medium for promoting mental health awareness and destigmatizing seeking counseling.

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Workshop on time management
Lovely Professional University organized a workshop on time management for Students for self analysis: time allocation, time management and procrastination styles. Where students will learn to mapping, among other things, what you spend your time on, what the main time sinks are and which activities you can spend less time on. Using a step-by-step plan which is involved in making a realistic study planning.

Expressive art therapy
Lovely professional University organized Expressive arts therapy for specially abled students as a multimodal holistic health intervention that mobilizes creative expression in the service of healing both mind and body

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Concentration & Memory Lab for Psycho Neurobics
Psycho- Neurobics is a practical science to enhances concentration power, positivity in life, and healing for physical impairments. It allows one to understand the concept of the mind and body and helps in maintaining mind-body equilibrium.
LPU has a fully functional Concentration & Memory Lab to:

  • Improving attention, concentration, and focus of mind.
  • Enhancing control over one’s own emotions and a better understanding of others’ emotions.
  • Enhancing memory and recollection power thereby enhancing job performance and academic performance.
  • Releasing stress, anxiety and restoring peace of mind.

YourDOST- online mental health and emotional wellness platform
LPU has collaborated with YourDOST an online mental counseling service to provide counseling services to the LPU community 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year completely free of charge. LPU community can easily access this service through their UMS portal to have a chat, audio, or video session with a Psychologist throughout the day and night. LPU community can access YourDOST services from their UMS Dashboard.

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Client Testimonials:
“I learned a lot during my counseling session and this has helped me a lot to live a better life and make great decisions for myself. I am very thankful to the whole counseling department and especially to my counselor.”
“I am glad that one of my friends suggested to visit the counseling department.......and very much thankful to my psychologist for her guidance and her sweet nature helped me a lot in a positive manner and words can't justify the help she has given to me! .....thank you so much”.
“Amazing!! Helped me a lot through the session!! She hosted a completely comfortable environment. I suggested all my friends to meet her and get counseled if needed!! She was really awesome.”