Interview TranscriptsInterview: 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 TranscriptsInterview: 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
