OUR PHILOSOPHY
The Thought Behind Social Counselling
Social Counselling originates from a simple observation: In today’s times, families are becoming more nuclear and isolated esp in the metros and so are the people; increasingly requiring to make important personal, family and social decisions in an environment that is becoming more complex each day and increasingly individualistic.
At the same time, people have limited opportunity to pause, reflect, examine their own thinking and consider the wider consequences of their thoughts and actions. The resulting challenge is not always the absence of information. Often, the deeper challenge is the quality and direction of thinking. It may be for their own selves or even their family members and loved ones.
People may see a situation only from their own perspective. They may focus on immediate interests while overlooking longer-term consequences and impact not just on themselves but also on the larger society. They may react emotionally without sufficient understanding and introspection. They may fail to consider the interests of others.
They may also approach some of their near and dear ones for advice believing that a particular person or circumstance is the problem and trying to discuss solution. Whereas, a deeper examination may reveal that their own perception or approach requires reconsideration. Social Counselling therefore goes beyond merely solving an identified problem. Its purpose is to act as a catalyst for right thinking.
OUR FUNDAMENTAL BELIEF
Social Counselling believes that a better society begins with individuals who consciously strive to become better human beings. A better human being is not defined by a fixed benchmark or a final state of perfection. A better human being is one who strives to become a better human being every day, through every thought and every action.
Social Counselling therefore seeks to encourage individuals to examine their thinking, broaden their perspective, develop greater humility and empathy, and consider morals, principles, values, ethics, responsibility, respect and the larger consequences of their decisions.
The objective is not to create identical people or impose a single or standardized way of living. The objective is to encourage people to think more consciously and responsibly before deciding and taking any action.