Savjetovanje u visokom obrazovanju
Counselling in higher education

Author(s): Marina Milić
Subject(s): Psychology, Higher Education , Educational Psychology, Health and medicine and law, Welfare services
Published by: Fakultet političkih nauka - Univerzitet u Sarajevu
Keywords: counseling; psychotherapy; higher education; counselor; client;
Summary/Abstract: This paper examines the scientific and professional aspects of counseling provided by counselors and psychotherapists to students within the higher education system. The paper explores key concepts and distinctions between counseling and psychotherapy in individual practice. Various organizations and institutions offer counseling services, such as family centers, social welfare centers, hospitals, health care centers, associations, and educational providers, including primary and secondary schools, higher education institutions, as well as labor market and employment stakeholders. From a legislative standpoint, counseling is regarded as a professional activity and social service, which should be considered to ensure quality support to children, youth, and adults facing personal challenges and life adversities. In the higher education system, counseling serves as an important form of formal social support provided to students throughout their studies and subsequent enrollment in postgraduate and doctoral programs, as well as indirectly throughout lifelong learning. This form of formal support helps young people navigate the challenges of studying and address issues related to family, health, leisure, and balancing between work responsibilities with their role as students. In conclusion, the paper presents contemporary theoretical and scientific insights into counseling practices with the student population, reflecting on the counselor-client (student) relationship and the role of counselors in the counseling process.

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