Prevention, Support & Intervention

Counseling and Family Life Program at the Gander Military Family Resource Centre.

The GMFRC Social Worker can provide you with any of the following services:

Short Term Counseling
Information and Referral
Workshop/Information Sessions
Resource Library
Confidentiality

Short Term Counseling

Short-term counseling sessions (anywhere from 1-5 meetings) are available. These sessions are free of charge. Individuals, couples and or families may contact my office by phone or in person to request a meeting.

• Common issues/areas of practice include:
• Separation/divorce
• Anxiety/depression
• Grief/loss
• Health/wellness
• Stress/burnout
• Personal development
• Trauma issues
• Parent/child issues

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Information and Referral

Information and Referral is available to individuals and families who require additional or specialized services within the military and civilian communities. Referrals are generally recommended for the following areas:

• Long term counseling
• Addictions Assessments
• Child/adolescent therapy
• Legal services
• Financial counseling
• Medical services
• Mediation services
• Support groups

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Workshop/Information Sessions

Workshops/Information sessions are offered on a variety of issues and topics of interest to individuals and families. These include:

• Parenting issues
• Suicidal ideation
• Family violence
• Depression
• Alcohol and drug issues
• Self esteem issues
• Critical Incident Stress Management

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Resource Library

Educational resources are available if you or a family member require information/literature about a personal/family problem. Materials may include books, articles, and pamphlets on areas of interest or referral agencies both in the military and civilian communities.

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Confidentiality

Confidentiality and trust are essential components to any counseling program. It is very important to explore any confidentiality concerns/issues with the counselor. There are four main exceptions to confidentiality including 1) potential harm to self (ie. suicidal risk) 2) potential harm to others 3) child at risk 4) testimony in court (re: court order).

The services outlined above are available free of charge to military personnel, DND employees and their families. If you would prefer to meet with me off base an appointment can be set up to accommodate same. Home visits can also be scheduled if you would prefer that I meet with you in your home. I am currently in the process of developing a list of workshops/information sessions for the upcoming year. If there is a specific topic that you are interested in hearing a presentation on please feel free to contact me with your suggestion. If you wish to contact me about a workshop idea or about any personal matter, please contact me at my direct line 256-3642 or 256-3233.

-- Social Worker/Prevention and Intervention Coordinator

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