GIRLS GRAMMAR SCHOOL COUNSELLING

About the Event

The Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria conducted a student-focused mental health awareness and emotional wellbeing training for students of Girls Grammar School, Lagos.

“Mental Health Awareness and Emotional Wellbeing Training for Students.”

The training was designed to address the emotional, psychological and social needs of students, providing them with practical tools for navigating academic pressure, relationships and personal challenges.

The programme combined mental health education, emotional-awareness exercises, peer discussions and practical scenarios to improve students’ coping skills, encourage healthy emotional expression and reduce the stigma associated with seeking psychological support.

The four-hour programme reached 53 students between JSS2 and SS3, with an average age range of 12–17 years and a recorded attendance rate of 93%.

Training Overview

Training Objectives

Increase students’ awareness and understanding of mental health.

Equip students with emotional-regulation and healthy coping strategies.

Reduce the stigma associated with seeking psychological help.

Participation Metrics

Student Participants

Class Range

JSS2 – SS3

Age Range

12–17 Years

Attendance Rate

93%

CICN Facilitators

Training Duration

4 Hours

Training Methodology

Interactive mental health presentations

Peer-discussion activities

Real-life student scenarios

Emotional-awareness exercises

Guided reflection and self-expression

Training Modules Delivered

Understanding Mental Health

Students explored common mental-health myths, facts and misconceptions.

Emotional Awareness

Participants learned to identify emotional triggers and understand their responses.

Self-Expression

Students practised healthier and more constructive ways of expressing difficult emotions.

Healthy Coping Skills

Practical strategies were introduced for managing academic pressure, stress and anxiety.

Engagement and Delivery

Interactive segments conducted

Peer-discussion group activities

Scenario-based exercises using real-life student situations

Learning Impact

+75%

Mental-health awareness

+68%

Understanding of emotional triggers

+70%

Confidence in managing stress and anxiety

+72%

Willingness to seek help

−60%

Mental-health stigma indicators

Behavioural and Observational Outcomes

Increased openness among students in discussing emotional challenges.

Improved peer interaction and empathy during group activities.

Increased participation from students who had previously appeared reserved.

Demonstrated understanding of healthy coping mechanisms.

Feedback and Satisfaction

4.7/5

Overall student satisfaction

91%

Found the training very helpful

94%

Would recommend the training to peers

4.8/5

School staff feedback

Institutional Impact

Strengthened the student-support framework within the school.

Increased awareness of the need for structured counselling support.

Encouraged the integration of mental-health discussions into school activities.

Identified the need for follow-up sessions and continuous engagement.

Recommendations

Establish periodic mental-health workshops for students.

Introduce peer-support groups within the school.

Provide access to trained school counsellors or external professional support.

Conduct follow-up sessions focusing on issues such as examination anxiety and bullying.

Training Highlights

Students participating in the mental health awareness training

Conclusion

The training successfully achieved its objectives of improving mental-health awareness, enhancing emotional intelligence and promoting healthier coping strategies among students.

The high level of engagement, measurable learning outcomes and positive feedback reflected the effectiveness and relevance of the programme. The Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria remains committed to supporting schools in building emotionally resilient students and psychologically safe learning environments.