The Counseling Techniques in Tackling the Problem of Truancy Among the Students of Uttarakhand Schools

Abstract

The term behavioral problem’ refers to a type of serious abnormality in the behavior of an individual resulting into his maladjustment with the self and the environment and proving detrimental to the welfare of his self and the society. Example of such behavior is truancy, lying, stealing; temper tantrums, drug addiction and juvenile delinquency. Truancy is a behavioral problem relates with students in school at all levels of education. The researcher carried out a theoretical work by using counseling techniques in tackling the problem of truancy in schools’ of Uttarakhand, various techniques were used in resolving problem of truancy in Uttarakhand schools include Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT) of Albert Ellis and Behavioural Modification include; modeling, assertiveness training, cognitive restructuring, behavioural modification, reinforcement both positive and negative. Effects of truancy on academic performance of the students in schools were spelt out. Various counseling implications were discussed which include; the need to form an attendance review team to catch problem of truancy as early as possible, provision of individualize support for the children in school, building a positive school culture to guide the child in school and focusing on the most essential behaviors that are noticeable in schools. Problem of truancy would definitely be solved if used all the suggested techniques and skills appropriately by a trained professional counseling.