Parents, students, and families impacted by recent school incidents are increasingly attending free trauma counseling sessions organized by Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha, highlighting the mounting need for mental health support in the region.
The counseling program, being held at the Kirigiti office, was created to help students from Utumishi Girls High School and other educational institutions affected by recent tragedies that have left many dealing with grief, anxiety, fear, and emotional turmoil.
The initiative has received positive feedback from parents and students, many of whom have thanked organizers for providing access to professional counseling services without cost. The growing number of people seeking help emphasizes the critical need for psychological support following events that have devastated families and school communities.
Professional counselors have been deployed to offer guidance and emotional support to students, parents, guardians, and family members as they work through the challenging process of healing and recovery.
During one of the counseling sessions, Wamuratha encouraged those experiencing emotional difficulties to reach out for professional help rather than suffering in silence.
“I am urging anyone who is struggling emotionally, whether it’s you, your child, a family member, or someone you know, please come to my office at Kirigiti. We are here to listen, support, and guide you on the path to healing,” she stated.
She noted that emotional recovery is as vital as physical recovery and encouraged affected families to utilize the available services.
“My office is open to everyone. Welcome as we face this together. There is no charge for our services,” she added.
Mental health specialists involved in the initiative explained that post-trauma counseling plays a vital role in helping individuals process difficult experiences, handle stress, and rebuild emotional resilience after traumatic events.
The counseling sessions arrive when concerns about students’ psychological well-being have heightened following recent school tragedies that have left many learners and parents struggling to cope with loss and uncertainty.
Community members have praised the initiative, calling it a timely intervention that will help affected families begin the healing process. Many expressed hope that ongoing counseling and psychosocial support will enable students to regain confidence, resume regular learning activities, and overcome the emotional wounds left by the incidents.
As sessions continue, Wamuratha has reaffirmed her dedication to ensuring that no affected student, parent, or family is left without support, emphasizing that the community must unite in assisting survivors recover and rebuild their lives.
The ongoing counseling program is anticipated to continue in the coming days as more families seek professional help to address trauma-related issues and promote long-term emotional health.