Everyone at one time or another, experiences problems or special concerns at home or at work. Generally, personal problems can be worked out without the assistance of a professional. However, there are times when despite our best efforts, a problem may persist, impacting on our health, family life and performance on the job.
Counselling is a formal method of discussion between an individual and a qualified, impartial counselling practitioner who will help resolve or improve a wide variety of concerns. Jointly, the individual and Counsellor explore the situation(s), decide what needs to be changed, and develop a plan to resolve or ameliorate the situation. No concern is too big or too small if it is affecting an individual's or family's well-being.
The Councellor's role is to provide guidance, support, and encouragement to the individual seeking help. The individual's role is to put into action the plans negotiated with the Counsellor.
Who goes to counselling?
Anyone who has a problem affecting thier personal or work life may go to counselling. Individual, couple, or family counselling is chosen for a variety of concerns which may include:
marital relationships
parenting, including parent/child mediation
separation and dicorce communication
communication
grief and loss
depression
stress management
drug/alcohol addictions
How to Access Counselling at the Moose Jaw Family Service Bureau
Individuals who wish to access the counselling services should contact the agency at 694-8133 and set up an appointment with the receptionist.
All discussions in counselling is strictly confidential and your privacy is protected.
What to Look for in a Good Counsellor:
Look for a Counsellor that has been professionally trained at a recognized university and has either a Bachelor or a Masters Degree in Social Work or Counselling Psychology and a minimum of 3 years experience.
A skilled Counsellor regularly participates in professional development opprotunities, is a member of a professional associaltion and follows the Code of Ethics of the profession.
On a personal level, a good Counsellor should be warm, caring, respectful, empathetic, open mined, reliable, and believes that people are inherently capeable of solving their problems.
Choosing a good Counsellor may involve such activities as making phone calls to agencies and asking for information, checking the yellow pages, or asking family members and acquaintances for thier recommendations.
What about fees?
The Moose Jaw Family Service Bureau charges on a sliding fee scale. In other words, the fee for counselling depends on your net monthly family income and the number of dependents in the family. Arrangements can be made if the sliding fee schedule causes a hardship.
What is E.F.A.P.?
The Employee and Family Assistance Program is a confidential counselling service designed to help employees and thier families to deal with the wide variety of concerns mentioned above. E.F.A.P. is paid for by your work place through a yearly contract pre-arranged with the Family Service Bureau and your employer. Your participation in E.F.A.P is your choice.
E.F.A.P. offers employers:
reduced absenteeism
increased job performance and productivity
enhanced staff morale
decreased benefit claims
decreased staff turnover
If your work place does not have and Emoloyee and Family Assistance Program, speak to your employer about it or contact teh Moose Jaw Family Service Bureau.
and we will make the initial contacts.
If you have any comments regarding any of our services, please contact the Executive Director. We welcome your feedback and suggestions.
