1. Comprehensive Approach: Dr. Adwani emphasized the importance of a holistic approach to treating brain disorders, integrating counselling with medical interventions.
2. Effective Therapies: He highlighted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and art therapy as valuable counselling techniques for brain disorders.
3. Early Intervention: The lecture stressed the significance of early intervention and family involvement, especially for children with brain disorders.
4. Coping Strategies: Dr. Adwani explained how counselling helps develop essential coping strategies for managing symptoms and emotional challenges.
5. Quality of Life: The importance of counselling in improving overall quality of life for individuals with brain disorders was discussed.
6. Personalized Approach: The need for tailored counselling strategies to address unique individual needs was emphasized.
7. Lifelong Learning: The lecture connected these concepts to the department's focus on lifelong learning and personal development.
8. Time Banking for the Elderly: A significant portion of the lecture introduced time banking as an innovative support system for the elderly, especially those with brain disorders. Key points included:
- Explanation of time banking as a reciprocal service exchange system
- Benefits for elderly, including social engagement and skill utilization
- Positive impact on brain health through cognitive stimulation and stress reduction
- Integration of time banking with counselling services
- Alignment with lifelong learning principles and intergenerational knowledge transfer
The lecture concluded by emphasizing the importance of combining traditional counselling methods with community-based initiatives like time banking to create a comprehensive support system for elderly individuals with brain disorders, promoting active aging and community engagement.
This presentation provided students in the Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension with insights into supporting brain health, particularly in aging populations, through both established counselling practices and innovative community approaches.
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