Dear Counselors,
I am writing this testimonial with much joy and appreciation for the Student Wellness Center and the help that was provided to me. The testimonial is as follows:
IITB Student Wellness Center is one of the most valuable assets that students and the IITB community can leverage for their overall development. Often it is viewed that the counseling is unnecessary and only for the weak-minded students, but all the hard work to become a part of this community takes its toll on mental health. And with changing living environment after entering the campus and the freedom that comes with campus life, it becomes challenging to navigate the campus life, given the rigor of the academic curriculum. I realized that the counseling was essential only in my final semester and later felt that I had lost precious time not seeking help sooner. The counseling provided by Lavina Lewis Ma'am proved to be very helpful in navigating my career choices and life problems. Also, the meditation technique she taught me helps me a lot, to this day, to deal with my anxiety and to develop my resilience. I genuinely believe that counseling/therapy is needed not just for dealing with mental issues/concerns but also for enhancing the quality of our mental health and overall well-being.
I hope that this testimonial will motivate students and others to seek required help and counseling, though being aware of the fact that your work load as counselors will drastically increase as its result.
Yours thankfully,
Devesh