Browsing by Author "Reamen, J.I."

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    COUNSELLING COUPLES AGAINST MARITAL CONFLICT FOR FAMILY SECURITY
    (Department of Guidance and Counselling, Nasarawa State University Keffi., 2018-02-05) Ugbe, Lucy Ungie-Ada; Idiege, Edward E; Reamen, J.I.
    Conflict among couple is a growing threat in our society today thereby causing insecurity among couples and other members of the family. This paper examines the causes of marital conflict as it affects couple. A number of causes highlighted in this paper include infidelity, domestic violence, control, disagreement over finance and parenting. Since conflict is imminent among couple, the paper suggest ways of handling conflict that will lead to personal happiness and healthy relationship in the lives of the couple. It stresses the need for stability and security in marriages and families for harmonious living both within the family. Community and society at large. The conjoint family therapy and conflict resolution strategics arc suggested for the professional counsellor to help family members. Furthermore, the paper looks at the importance of marriage counselling, and counselling interventions needed to resolve conflict among couple. Finally it was recommended that there must be adequate provision for preventive, remedial, and rehabilitative counseling interventions through marriage and sex guidance. Also regular seminars and workshops should be organized for couples on issues that have to do with conflict resolution and marital harmony. Such seminars could be organized and conducted by government at various levels (Federal, state, and local councils), religious bodies c.g. churches and mosques, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
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    EFFECT OF BURIAL CEREMONIES ON THE BEREAVED: COUNCELLING IMPLICATION
    (Department of Guidance and Counselling, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2017-01-03) Reamen, J.I.; Ugbe, Lucy Ungie-Ada
    This study investigated the effect of burial ceremonies on the berea\>ed and its counseling implications. The research area of the study was the Bette people of Obudu Local Government Area ofC ross River State, Nigeria. A simple of200 respondents (adult male and females) were selected through the purposive sampling technique for the study. The researcher constructed a questionnaire which was used for data collection. Simple percentages were used for data analyses. The result showed that 85.2% responses were positive to the fact that burial ceremonies have psychological effect on the bereaved. The result also showed that burial ceremonies affect the bereaved economically (70.9%). It also revealed that burial ceremonies affect the. bereaved physically. Finally, the result also showed that 90.3% responses were positive with the fact that burial ceremonies affect the bereaved socially. Based on the findings, it was recommended that Education and reorientation of the people is highly necessary to correct this anomaly. Counseling intervention strategies were proffered and this included the fact that the bereaved (CLINTS) should be taught to actualize and accept the reality of death/bereavement, identify, focus on and direct positive attitudes towards bereavement and to adopt conventional ways to celebratef unerals amongothers.
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    THE ROLE OF FAMILY TIES IN NATIONAL INTEGRATION: IMPLICATION FOR COUNSELLING
    (Department of Guidance and Counselling, Nasarawa State University Keffi., 2018-02-06) Reamen, J.I.; Ugbe, Lucy Ungie-Ada
    Nigeria is a multi - ethnic nation comprising of different language, cultures and traditions. The tradition and cultures arc expressed in their cultural festivals. The multi - ethnic's nature has made the issues of national integration almost impossible despite the efforts of the Government. This multi - ethnic nature is causing divisions among Nigerians, all bids to promote national integration has failed. It is therefore necessary to fall back to the family the first agent of socialization to forestall unity, oneness, progress, peace and stability in Nigeria the paper examines the benefits that would be derive from national integration, overview of festivals that can promote national integration, the role of the family in promoting national integration and counselling strategics that can promote family tics for national integration arc discussed. It is recommended that the government, NGOs, human right activists and professional counsellors should encourage families to live up to expectations in uniting its members.