Ngozika L. Nwobi, Ofojebe Edna C., Mokwelu Blessing U., Udeagha Fransica & Chinwuko Uche C.
Abstract
The study investigated impact of climate change and counselling strategies in curbing problems linked with climate change. Descriptive survey design was adopted for this study. The sample comprised of 250 counsellors in Anambra state. An instrument titled “Impact of Climate Change and Counselling Strategies in Curbing Problems Linked with Climate Change Questionnaire” (ICCCSCPLCCQ) was used in collecting data for the study. Two experts in Guidance and Counselling and one in Measurement and Evaluation validated the instrument. Two research questions guided the study. The data collected were analyzed using weighted mean. The findings revealed that climate change impacted on people and environment directly and indirectly. Direct impact involves first hand exposure to geographical changes such as flood, heat waves, economic loss, among others; while indirectly refers to emotional repercussion that results from climate change such as anxiety, stress, depression, among others. Effective counselling strategies found are individual and group counselling, cognitive reframing, resilience, self-efficacy, optimism, among others. Based on the findings, it was recommended that schools should develop curricula literacy with focus on the psychological effect of climate change, raise awareness, organize workshop on climate change, among others.