MKBS now has two psychological counseling rooms in a quiet and convenient area, open to all teachers and students. These facilities include a reservation reception room, a consultation room, a relaxation room, and other areas.
Primary & Middle School Psychological Counseling Room
Location: Classroom 3429 in the Teaching Building
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00-17:00
Hotline: 69591000-8002
Counseling Room Email: PS-Psychology@mbschool.cn
Counselor: Ms. Zhou
Upper School Psychological Counseling Room
Location: Staircase entrance on the east side of the second floor of the Teaching Building
Open Hours: Monday to Friday, 12:00-14:00
Hotline: 69591000-9008
Counseling Room Email: PS-Psychology@mbschool.cn
Counselor: Ms. Gu
I. Contents of Psychological Counseling
1. Primary School
Attention Improvement Counseling, Behavior Regulation Counseling, Emotion Management, Social Skills Training, Adaptability Counseling
2. Junior High School
Emotional Counseling, Social Skills Training, Ability Development, Self-Exploration, Career Planning
3. Upper School
Orientation and Adjustment to School Life, Learning Psychology, Emotional Well-being
Interpersonal Relationships, Parent-Child Relations
II. Appointment Process
Teacher's appointment through the homeroom teacher/student self-initiative to make an appointment at the psychological counseling office → Obtain parental support → Wait for the psychologist to arrange a counseling session → Arrive at the psychological counseling room on time.
III. Types of Psychological Counseling
1. Classification by Degree
① General Psychological Counseling: Students or teachers must make an appointment with the psychological counseling center at least one week in advance and submit the "Informed Consent Form" and "Personal Information Sheet" before the counseling session.
② Emergency Psychological Counseling: Teachers must make an appointment with the psychological counseling center at least one day in advance and submit the "Informed Consent Form" and "Personal Information Sheet" before the counseling session.
2. Classification by Counseling Scale
① Individual Psychological Counseling: During the open hours of the psychological counseling room, students can make an appointment through their homeroom teacher or choose a time slot to make an appointment directly at the counseling room. They are expected to arrive on time for the appointment and engage in one-on-one counseling sessions with the counselor.
② Group Psychological Counseling: Group members will be recruited before conducting group psychological counseling activities. Students can sign up for participation during the recruitment period.
IV. Other Mental Health Hotlines
Suzhou Minor Health Guidance Center "Teacher Su" Mental Health Hotline: 0512-65202000 (9:00-21:00 daily)
Suzhou "Teacher Lin" Family Education Guidance Public Welfare Hotline: 13771776000
Suzhou Student and Parent 24-hour Mental Health Hotline: 0512-65205520
Suzhou Mental Health Hotline: 12320-4, 0512-65791001 (24-hour)
Suzhou Primary and Secondary School 24-hour Mental Health Hotline: 65205520
Xiangcheng District Mental Health Assistance Hotline: 0512-85181425
Common Psychological Counseling Concerns
1. When should you seek psychological counseling?
Signs that may indicate the need for psychological counseling include, but are not limited to:
①Feeling unhappy or wanting to cry for more than half a month.
②Difficulty in learning, feeling hopeless.
③Loss of appetite or insomnia for more than a week.
④Having thoughts of harming oneself or being harmed by others.
⑤Difficulty in getting along with most people, lack of friends.
2. What to do when facing psychological issues?
If you encounter psychological issues, you can:
①Seek help from parents: Parents are the ones who care most about you. Telling them about your discomfort will allow them to offer advice or take you to a doctor.
②Seek help from teachers: Share your unhappiness with any teacher you trust. They will do their best to help you.
③Seek help from psychological teachers: When you feel unhappy, you can also come to psychological teachers! The teachers will listen carefully to your concerns and keep them confidential (unless you intend to harm yourself). They will help you find ways to cope with the issues.
3. What is group psychological counseling?
Group psychological counseling is a form of psychological assistance and guidance in a group setting. Through interpersonal interactions within the group, individuals can learn to observe, understand, and accept themselves. It also helps individuals adjust and improve their relationships, learn new attitudes and behaviors, and develop better skills in helping others and themselves. Group members will be recruited before conducting group psychological counseling activities, and students can sign up during the recruitment period.
