PART 1
Question 1: Essay (30 Marks)

Prepare an essay addressing the following questions. Support your arguments/ideas with relevant examples and a review of related literature from reputable sources.

(1) Examine in detail the FOUR key roles played by guidance and counselling services within the school setting.

(2) Explore the ways in which guidance and counselling services can contribute to the mental health and overall well-being of school students in Malaysia. Provide a comprehensive discussion on the strategies, interventions, and approaches employed to support students’ mental health within the context of guidance and counselling.

Question 2: Essay (20 Marks)

Prepare an essay addressing the following question. Support your arguments/ideas with relevant examples and a review of related literature from reputable sources.

Discuss the potential impact of resistance on the therapeutic relationship and the counselling process.

Answers to Above Questions on Counselling Services

Answer 1: Guidance and counselling services have a crucial role to play in case of a school setting. It is highly significant in the overall academic guidance of students and can also be utilised for the personal and social development of students. The role of guidance and counselling services can also be identified from the fact that they can help students in exploring their career opportunities, and also in managing the crisis situation by way of applying intervention and prevention strategies.