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Division of University Psychological Counselling

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. May Allah’s( swt) peace and blessings be upon the noblest of His creation, Mohammad, and upon his pure and righteous Household. O Allah, bless Mohammad and his Household, adorn me with the virtues of the righteous, and clothe me in the noble qualities of the God-fearing: upholding justice, restraining anger, conducting myself with integrity, treating others with kindness and good manners, and hastening to excel in virtue. To proceed, In line with the mission of Al-Zahraa University for Women, the Division of University Psychological Counselling seeks to care for female students and foster balanced personalities, both scientifically and psychologically, by providing a supportive and motivating university environment. The Division delivers regular guidance, awareness-raising and educational programmes throughout the academic year, targeting female students as well as academic and administrative staff. These programmes are grounded in scientific and educational principles that contribute to promoting mental health and developing behavioural and social awareness within the University campus. The Division’s counselling activities encompass awareness programmes, counselling workshops, psychological and educational lectures, and individual and group follow-up. Additionally, these activities are designed to align with the needs of the university community and the requirements of each stage of study. They also contribute to supporting the educational process, improving academic and social adjustment, and fostering psychological and physical well-being alongside social and cognitive development. The Division, through its leadership and staff, affirms its commitment to continuing its humanitarian, educational and guidance-oriented role in cooperation with the University Presidency, all faculties and scientific departments, to foster a safe, aware and integrated university environment.

Lect. Dr. Nisreen Ali Abd Al-Hassan Al-Jilawi

Division Head

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Vision, Message and Goals

About Division

The Division of University Psychological Counselling at Al-Zahraa University for Women is committed to promoting female students’ mental well-being and academic and social adjustment, helping them develop balanced personalities, achieve academic excellence, and maintain psychological well-being. The Division also strives to provide a safe and supportive university environment through confidential individual counselling, group counselling, and educational guidance. Additionally, its services include workshops, training courses, seminars, and awareness programmes designed to strengthen life skills, build self-confidence, enhance decision-making abilities, and equip female students with effective strategies for coping with stress.

Vision

* To enhance the quality of psychological and counselling services provided to female students, enabling them to fulfil their personal and human potential and achieve creativity and excellence. * To promote female students’ psychological, educational and social development, provide support in addressing challenges, and foster healthy, well-rounded development and sound mental health.

Message

The Division is committed to continuously providing high-quality academic, educational and social guidance services to female students, alongside psychological counselling grounded in sound scientific principles. It also offers advice and guidance in accordance with the teachings of Islam. It bears noting that particular attention is given to supporting female students as they begin their university journey, helping them develop their personalities, build self-awareness and achieve personal adjustment, so that they can adapt confidently to themselves, their peers and the wider university environment. Additionally, the Division’s mission is aligned with the noble educational and humanitarian mission of the Holy Shrines.

Goals

1. The primary strategic objective of counselling is to establish clear steps towards achieving its intended objectives, particularly the development of an aware, well-informed generation equipped to resist harmful cultural influences within society. 2. To help individuals understand themselves, recognise their abilities, skills and aptitudes, and gain a better understanding of their surrounding environment and the challenges they face. 3. Psychological counselling at Al-Zahraa University for Women is a purposeful process that helps female students recognise and develop their personal potential, enabling them to adapt effectively to their university environment and wider society. 4. To promote female students’ psychological, physical and mental well-being, while fostering their social, educational, academic and professional adjustment, enabling them to interact constructively with others and achieve their objectives throughout their academic and professional lives.

Administrative Unit Structure

Sections and organizational subdivisions of the unit

Psychological Counselling Unit

Educational Guidance Unit

Monitoring Unit

Menta Health Unit

Autism Unit

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