Counselling support for the mental health of children in Hong Kong’s international schools during the COVID-19 pandemic: parents’ perspectives

IF 2.2 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL

Educational and Developmental Psychologist Pub Date : 2021-11-28 DOI:10.1080/20590776.2021.2001296

M. Harrison, Chloe Ka Yi Tam, S. Yeung

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective This study investigated how school counsellors in international schools in Hong Kong supported the wellbeing of students and families during the period of school closure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of parents. Method Sixteen parents with children in eleven different international schools in Hong Kong were interviewed and the data were analysed thematically. Results Strong pre-existing relationships, role clarity, and open communication between counsellors and parents were associated with the effective adaptation of counselling services to the changing needs of parents during the school closure period, but these characteristics were often weak or absent. Conclusions Parents’ perceptions of counselling during the school closure period provide important feedback that schools can use to build more integrated and responsive support services. Counsellors can support students’ wellbeing more effectively during crises by communicating their roles clearly, building strong relationships with parents, and helping students to maintain a diverse experience in their schooling.

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新冠肺炎大流行期间香港国际学校儿童心理健康辅导:家长视角

【摘要】目的研究香港国际学校辅导员如何从家长角度出发，在新冠肺炎疫情导致学校停课期间，为学生和家庭的福祉提供支持。方法对香港11所不同国际学校的16名家长进行访谈，并对数据进行主题分析。结果:在学校关闭期间，辅导员与家长之间存在牢固的预先存在关系、角色清晰、开放的沟通与咨询服务对家长不断变化的需求的有效适应有关，但这些特征往往较弱或缺失。结论:家长对学校关闭期间咨询的看法提供了重要的反馈，学校可以利用这些反馈来建立更综合、响应更迅速的支持服务。辅导员可以在危机中更有效地支持学生的健康，通过清楚地沟通他们的角色，与家长建立牢固的关系，帮助学生在他们的学校生活中保持多样化的经历。

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Educational and Developmental Psychologist PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL-

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3.80

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13.30%

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期刊介绍： Published biannually, this quality, peer-reviewed journal publishes psychological research that makes a substantial contribution to the knowledge and practice of education and developmental psychology. The broad aims are to provide a vehicle for dissemination of research that is of national and international significance to the researchers, practitioners and students of educational and developmental psychology.