insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Lifeline/Childline Empowers Teachers Through Counselling Training Teachers from Tangeni Shilongo and surrounding schools are participating in a five-day Personal Growth and Basic Counselling Skills training hosted by Lifeline/Childline at the coast. Shamyn Scott, Counselling Centre Coordinator, says the sessions are designed to equip educators with essential skills to support learners’ emotional well-being. “This training is one in a million,” Scott explains. “It covers self-awareness, conflict resolution, and sensitive topics such as death and grieving. We believe […] today9 September, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Unemployment’s Silent Toll on Mental Health: Katjijova Speaks Out Unemployment isn’t just an economic challenge — it’s a deep psychological battle that many Namibians face alone. Psychological Counsellor Marcella Katjijova says the effects of joblessness can be devastating, stripping individuals of their sense of purpose and self-worth. “Not being employed has a negative psychological impact on any individual, especially if they have the skills but can’t find work,” Katjijova explains. She warns that persistent unemployment often leaves people with […] today14 July, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Psychological counsellor Talks profound grief Psychological counsellor Marcella Katjijova spoke to our news team on the profound grief families endure in the wake of tragedies. During her recent interview, Katjijova detailed the psychological stages the affected persons often navigate when faced with the unimaginable reality of grief. today29 October, 2024
