From Hopelessness to Hope

Anjali (name changed), a 15 year old student, is deeply troubled by the recent demise of

her father. She recounts that her brother’s abusive behaviour towards the mother led to

the mother escaping from the house. She had to join a night school due to the lack of

funds.

Our counsellor Amanda Fernandes was able to adjudge that stress could be

contributing the client’s emotional turmoil. Anjali was encouraged to accept her

situation and be emotionally available for her mother and to prepare a To-Do list for

herself the previous night and striking off the tasks as and when she completes it. She

was encouraged to practise relation techniques whenever she feels stressed.