Climate Change and Counselling Education: The Incontrovertible Role of Counselling in Psycho-Social Human Adjustment in Nigeria
Chigbu Eberechukwu Francisca *
Department of Guidance and Counselling, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
Obi Joy Sylvia Chisara
Department of Guidance and Counselling, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
Uzoekwe H. E.
Department of Guidance and Counselling, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
Grace Chinyere Nnadi
Department of Guidance and Counselling, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
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.
Keywords: Climate change, COVID-19, counselling, psycho-social, human adjustment, mental health