Professional Counselling Seen As Partner In Brunei Public Service

Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei is seeing professional counselling, especially within the public service, as a strategic partner and no longer as one carrying a supporting role.

This was stated by Dato Haji Abdul Jalil, the Head of the Counselling Unit, in an interview with RTB yesterday.

In a number of countries, counselling is now seen as a strategic partner, and Brunei is no exception, he said.

The establishment of the Counselling Services Unit reflects the government's concern for new approaches to human resource development.

The aims of the Counselling Unit is to ensure that the wellness and well-being of the Civil Service. It conducts capacity-building programs, prevention and intervention programs as well as intervention and rehabilitation.

Apart from giving counselling to government employees, the Unit is also helping anyone who is facing maybe personal or office problems or having conflict with officemates.

Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Jalil also wishes to address the issue of embarrassment to accept counselling services.

A number of people often have misconceptions about counselling, which often stops them from seeking counselling.

Part of the society thought that revealing problems to counsellors is a weakness. But, nowadays, those who dare to tell and sort out their problems with the help of counsellors are considered brave and matured.

Earlier, 29 participants received their certificates after attending the three-day 'Emotional Intelligence' workshop.

Presenting the certificates was Awang Haji Mohammad Taib bin Dato Hulubalang Haji Abdul Wahab, the Acting Deputy Director-General of the Civil Services. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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