This service will assist separated parents with education and support where high level of conflict is affecting their relationship with their children. It will help them to focus on the children’s needs, instead of on the conflict with the other parent.
The service will consist of 3 hours seminars based on Interrelate’s Building Connections program. Participants will be encouraged to learn strategies to take care of themselves, develop more effective ways of communicating with the other parent, understand the consequences for the children in relationship to ongoing conflict between their parents, and assist parents to develop long-term parenting arrangements for their children.
Participants will attend individual intake and assessment interviews prior to attending a seminar. Separated parents will not attend the same seminar. Participants will also be assisted with referrals to other specialized services as required.
Seminars will be held across Latrobe City and Wellington Shire on a regular basis.
For further information, contact Morwell office on 5133 3180
Honeymoon and Beyond Program is provided for all couples preparing for marriage. This is a one day program on a weekend and is conducted in groups. Most of the work is done as a couple with some group interaction, which provides an opportunity to learn from one and other. The program is conducted in a relaxed, friendly and non-judgmental environment. The facilitators are experienced and qualified professionals who draw upon current research about relationships in order to support and encourage couples in their relationship happiness and success.
Some of the topics covered include:
What are the characteristics of good communication? How do we respond to each other in a way that builds a strong marriage?
How can appropriate management of our differences have a positive effect on our relationship?
Can we recognise that our love for each other can be an expression of our spirituality? How do we make choices that help put our partner as first priority and create a sense of one-ness?
How can we make our sexual relationship special in our married life?
Dates for Honeymoon and Beyond Program for 2010:
Time: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Cost: $130 per couple
Warragul:
Teacher's Resource Centre
Catholic Education Office
Connor Street - next door to Centacare Office)
ACCESS Programs provide Employee Assistance Programs, which address the needs of organisations and their employees through a comprehensive range of services at the core of which is short-term professional counselling using evidence-based psychological interventions.
Through access to qualified counsellors, employees and their immediate family have the opportunity to identify problems and find ways to resolve them.
Your ACCESS Employee Assistance Program (EAP) incorporates a holistic approach to HR management. You need a best practice strategy that delivers the right solutions to the people issues that undermine work and motivation in your organisation.
Contact Centacare on 5622 1188
Counselling aims to empower and support individuals, couples and families during difficult and stressful times, at all stages of life. Counselling can be a very positive experience which can enhance communication skills and enhance feelings of love and acceptance.
Counselling is a process of facing difficulties or confusion and making appropriate decisions after exploring the available options. Counsellors do not judge a person or dictate what a person should do. People are free to make their own choices and decisions. The counsellor will try to help people view their options and support them through any pain and confusion they may be experiencing.
Counselling can be useful for couples and families or individuals dealing with:This program aims to promote the mental health and well being of families and individuals adversely affected by drought in the Wellington Shire and the East Gippsland area.
Many individuals and families in these areas are experiencing pain and suffering due to long term drought and its effects.
Centacare's core work is counselling to address some of the emotional pain caused by the drought effects. However it also accesses referral bodies, facilitates educational group work sessions and collaborates with other relevant agencies for community development strategies.
Counselling and support are free to those affected by the drought. Counselling is strictly confidential and provided by trained professionals.
Many people manage their lives without needing to speak to a professional counsellor. However, sometimes the circumstances we find ourselves in are much greater than normal coping skills can manage. Situations like drought, which leaves us feeling powerless and out of control, severely test our coping skills. Our relationships may be affected and our normal support systems may not be enough to help us survive emotionally.
Contact your local Centacare in Bairnsdale on 5153 2012, Maffra on 0437 360 010 or Sale on 5144 4868
The bushfires of early February 2009 had a major impact on Gippsland communities. Initial funding was provided by the Commonwealth to provide community support and counselling for families and individuals who are not coping emotionally.
Centacare has received further funding, to provide services over 3 years, from the Archdiocese of Melbourne Bushfire Appeal, Diocese of Sale Bushfire Appeal and specific donations to Centacare directly.
The vision is to build communities that are stronger than they were before the 2009 fires. Centacare will continue to collaborate with other local agencies to rebuild affected communities.
The community development responses will need to vary over time, as communities move through various phases of adjustment to the bushfires.
Many bushfire affected families, couples and individuals are going through enormous emotional roller coasters and are struggling to know where to go or how to cope with these unfamiliar thoughts and feelings. They have never even contemplated seeking out counselling services.
For support contact our Morwell office on 5133 3180 or the Warragul office on 5622 1188
A volunteer who is competent in their role – well-trained – will have more reason to continue volunteering than one who is not confident and under stress because they lack competence.
Volunteer training is a program that empowers current and future volunteers. This group training is for people who do voluntary work in many different settings including the parish, local community organisations, hospitals, pastoral care, and St Vincent de Paul.
The Volunteer Training program consists of separate workshops with topics such as Values and Confidentiality, Positive Communication Skills, Active Listening Skills, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Assertive Conversations, Stress Management and Grief and Loss. Groups can choose the topics they would like for their particular needs. This program can be provided for 2 hour sessions for 4 – 6 weeks in the evening or day time or for 2 consecutive Saturdays.
For more information, contact Warragul office 5622 1188