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Climate Change and Counselling Education: The Incontrovertible Role of Counselling in Psycho-Social Human Adjustment in Nigeria

Chigbu Eberechukwu Francisca, Obi Joy Sylvia Chisara, Uzoekwe H. E., Grace Chinyere Nnadi

Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · pp. 35–47 · Published 23 Dec 2021

10.9734/ajess/2021/v25i130591

Abstract

Climate change threatens to aggravate problem of mental health and social inequality in Nigeria. The causes and danger associate with it has continuously intensified its effect thereby causing some psychological and social problems in the life of people, communities and society at large. Therefore, it becomes pertinent for counselling professionals to come together to address the issues both at local and international levels. In this article, the focal point is on ways Counsellors can respond to climate change through counselling, advocacy, learning, sensitization and psycho-social human  adjustment.

Climate change COVID-19 counselling psycho-social human adjustment mental health

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