Counseling & Family Support Services

At Sirisha Rehabilitation Centre (SRC), we believe that empowering persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) begins by supporting not just the individual, but the entire family ecosystem. Our Counseling & Family Support Services are designed to provide emotional, psychological, and practical assistance to both the beneficiaries and their caregivers—ensuring overall well-being, stability, and sustainable rehabilitation.

The Need for Emotional Care

Living with or caring for a child or adult with IDD can bring emotional strain, uncertainty, and long-term stress. Families often experience:

  • Anxiety, grief, or denial post-diagnosis

  • Lack of awareness about the disability and future prospects

  • Burnout due to caregiving responsibilities

  • Financial and social pressures

  • Isolation from community and extended support systems

What We Offer

Our counseling services are confidential, compassionate, and customized. They are facilitated by trained professionals who understand the complexities of disability, mental health, and family dynamics.

Key services include:

  • Initial & Ongoing Psychological Counseling for children and adults with IDDs

  • Parental and Caregiver Counseling to help manage emotional and behavioral challenges

  • Family Therapy Sessions to improve communication and support within the household

  • Grief, Stress, and Crisis Counseling

  • Post-Diagnosis Guidance & Future Planning

  • Behavioral Therapy & Positive Reinforcement Strategies

  • Support Groups to share experiences, build solidarity, and reduce isolation

Additional Family Support Services

Beyond counseling, SRC extends a helping hand to families with:

  • Guidance on government welfare schemes and entitlements

  • Help in accessing disability certification, UDID cards, and benefits

  • Training in daily living skills, home-based care, and disability management

  • Organizing awareness programs, workshops, and family retreats

  • Facilitating respite care to reduce caregiver fatigue

  • Promoting community acceptance and inclusive participation

Impact That Lasts

Our Counseling & Family Support Services have helped hundreds of families:

  • Cope better with disability-related challenges

  • Rebuild their emotional strength

  • Foster deeper bonds within the family

  • Reduce stigma and fear

  • Approach the future with confidence and clarity