Therapeutic Counselling Groups
Therapeutic counselling groups provide carers with an opportunity to explore the emotional impact of caring in a group setting, identify ways of managing everyday life and share experiences with people who are in similar situations.
The groups run over a course of six weeks and are facilitated by professionally trained counsellors either in person or over the phone via Talk-link. The group sessions run at the same time each week and last approximately one hour. There is no cost involved in participating in a therapeutic counselling group.
Therapeutic counselling groups focus on specific disabilities or health conditions and cover a broad range of topics to support you in your caring role. Groups can be of great value for carers and previous participants have reported a number of benefits including:
- Being able to talk freely and having a sense of connection with others who understand
- Sharing, learning and building on existing coping skills
- Sharing mutual feelings and fears
- Being accepted and a reduction in the sense of isolation
What is Talk-Link?
Talk-Link is a phone-based therapeutic counselling group delivered via teleconferencing. It enables groups of carers and trained facilitators to get together over the phone to explore challenges associated with the caring role. Talk-Link is of great value for carers with travel constraints or carers who live in rural areas.
How do I take part?
To participate in Talk-Link all you need is a landline telephone. All calls for Talk-Link are free of charge, except when calling from mobile phones. It is also recommended you organise a private space where you can talk freely and will not be disturbed.
Register your interest in a therapeutic counselling group listed below by calling the Carer Line on 1800 242 636 or emailing nccp.admin@carersnsw.org.au
Upcoming Talk-Link groups
Carer Wellbeing: Therapeutic Group
Who: For all carers living in NSW
When: Tuesday 22 October 2019
For more information see the flyer
Carer Wellbeing Talk-Link Group
Who: Carers of people living with mental illness in NSW
When: Thursday 17 October 2019
For more information see the flyer
Grief & Loss Talk-Link Group
Who: Former carers living in NSW
When: Tuesday 5 November 2019