Onharmony Counseling Center won the grand prize in the education service category at the 2024 Korean Brand Awards, and was recognized for its efforts and achievements in promoting mental health in the community and individuals. It is a unique program that combines picture book therapy and art activities, providing inner healing and empathy, and is receiving great responses from all age groups. This award is the result of Onharmony Counseling Center being recognized for its contribution to the community through education and psychological counseling services.
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[Korean Today] Onharmony Counseling Center, winner of the 2024 Korean Brand Award, Director Im Mi-jeong ©Korean Brand Award Selection Committee |
Onharmony Counseling Center operates a unique counseling and education program based on picture book therapy, and is evaluated as an institution that greatly helps individuals in their psychological recovery and growth. In particular, the counseling center’s main program, ‘Picture Book Therapy’, provides the effect of looking back on one’s inner self and increasing empathy with others through picture books and art activities, and is receiving great responses through programs tailored to various age groups and needs.
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[Korean Today] ‘Picture book therapy’ provides the effect of looking back on one’s inner self and increasing empathy with others through picture books and art activities. ©Korean Brand Awards Selection Committee |
The picture book 『Warmth Delivered to Me』, which was completed with warm feelings and experiences through family, friends, and travel destinations, has been popular in local bookstores since its publication. Director Im Mi-jeong has gained sympathy from many people by using picture books to talk about ‘Warmth Delivered to Me’ with senior adults. Director Im said, “I wrote this book with the hope that the warmth and warmth contained in the book will be delivered to many people,” and “Picture books are a good tool for expressing inner stories, and I hope that this picture book will be a warm comfort to many people.”
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[Korean Today] Author’s autograph of the picture book 『Warmth Delivered to Me』 published by Director Im Mi-jeong ©Korean Brand Awards Selection Committee |
Currently, Director Lim is preparing the next picture book theme and preparing to deliver another emotion through a new picture book. She said, “My goal is to provide time to reflect on myself and my surroundings through picture books,” and “I want to continue to create works that can share my heart with readers through various topics.”
The Korean Today Brand Awards judging committee stated the reason for the selection as follows: “Onharmony Counseling Center has presented a new path for those seeking psychological stability in modern society through differentiated educational services and counseling programs.” They also said, “Onharmony Counseling Center’s services have gone beyond simple counseling and have greatly contributed to the promotion of mental health in individuals, families, and even the local community.”
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[Korean Today] Director Im Mi-jeong to begin her career as a writer with Poet Today and picture books in 2024 ©Korean Brand Awards Selection Committee |
Director Im Mi-jeong said, “This award will be an opportunity for us to become an organization that can convey warmth and kindness to more people,” and added, “We will continue to strive to develop more differentiated services and programs.”
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Onharmony Counseling Center will continue to establish itself as an institution that helps achieve psychological stability and happiness. In addition, it will continue to fulfill its social responsibility and strive to provide better education and counseling services.
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