An alternative approach for student counseling at university level: an empirical experience from UOB

Abstract

This work will address a cultural problem related to the receptiveness of the concept of counseling by Lebanese students. It will highlight a notable general attitude among youth in Lebanon leading to constant refusal, resistance and "lutte" against such professional help. An alternative technique adopted by the counseling center at the University of Balamand will be detailed. The work will emphasize the implementation of an active approach in networking and gaining the trust of the student body, hence to activate the counseling center. Supportive statistical information over the last four years will also be presented.