Age of counselor does matter

So much of what Ipsita said it's true. I had a neighbour who was restrained by her family from even going out to shop because she was so depressed.  Of course she eventually got out of it but it almost broke her parents marriage as the father was so angry with his daughter for putting the family through all the trauma while the mother was more understanding. I have seen people going to therapy but I was never convinced that it would really help. Maybe people younger in age or closer in age to the patient would have a better insight rather than mature councelors who may not have had experiences similar to what girls of today are going through. My principal  actually called parents for a meeting and discussed boyfriend problems openly. It was so shocking to see our parents listening carefully to the principal and when we got home my parents asked me if I had any problem. Actually this little session with the principal sorted out a lot of my problems.

Vandana Krish, Bangalore

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