It’s a Randomized Parallel group trial study conducted in India to assess the effectiveness of counseling on distress tolerance, Interpersonal relation and Mindfulness among nursing students. This study was conducted in five nursing colleges of Indore city of the state of Madhya Pradesh. A quantitative research Approach was adopted in the study. Multi-Stage Random Sampling method was adopted in this study.  Sample allocation was done using K10 tool. Students from three nursing colleges were assigned to form the experimental group and students from the remaining two nursing colleges formed the control group. On the basis of Power analysis sample size was calculated. The instruments used in this study were Socio demographic data, Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), Distress Tolerance scale, Interpersonal Competency Questionnaire, Rathus Assertiveness Scale and Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale. In the experimental group a Pretest was conducted at the initial phase and then sessions (intervention) were conducted for 6 weeks. Post test assessment was done using the same tools at the end of 6 weeks of intervention. For control group no intervention was initiated. Only a pretest at initial phase and post test after 6 weeks using the same set of questionnaires was conducted. Follow up was conducted after 1 year of pretest. Counseling, through eclectic approach was incorporated by skill training in groups. Analysis done at 6 weeks of intervention showed that there is a high prevalence of distress among nursing students. If the problem is addressed at the initial stage itself and with proper training imparted to nursing students to deal or cope with the problem, they can, not only manage stress better but can utilize these skills, lifelong.

Hypotheses:

H₀: There will be no significant difference in the level of distress before and after intervention in experimental group at the level of p<0.05.

H₀: There will be no significant difference in distress tolerance before and after intervention in experimental group at the level of p<0.05.

H₀: There will be no significant difference in Interpersonal competency before and after intervention in experimental group at the level of p<0.05.

H₀: There will be no significant difference in level of assertiveness before and after intervention in experimental group at the level of p<0.05.

H₀: There will be no significant difference in core mindfulness attention awareness score before and after intervention in experimental group at the level of p<0.05.

H₀: There will be no significant difference in level of distress, distress tolerance level, Interpersonal competency, assertiveness and core mindfulness attention awareness score between the experimental group and control group before intervention at the level of p < 0.05.