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: Multiple Sclerosis
Who: For those caring for a person living with multiple sclerosis in NSW
When: Thursday 9th August 2018
For more information see the flyer.
Carer Wellbeing: Age-related macular degeneration (After-hours group)
Who: For those caring for a person living with Age-related macular degeneration
When: After-hours, Wednesday 5th September
For more information see the flyer.
Carer Wellbeing: Dementia
Who: For those caring for a person living with dementia
When: Monday 10th September 2018
For more information see the flyer.
Carer Wellbeing: Disability
Who: For those caring for a person living with a disability
When: Thursday 6th September
For more information see the flyer.
Seeking Expressions of Interest for the below groups:
Carer Wellbeing Group: Adult Siblings aged over 25 years old
Who: For adult siblings aged over 25 years old caring for a sibling with a disability
When: To Be Confirmed, we are seeking Expressions of Interest
For more information see the flyer.
Carer Wellbeing: Talking Tactics for male carers
Who: For all male carers
When: To Be Confirmed, we are seeking Expressions of Interest
For more information see the flyer.
Greif & Loss: Former carers
Who: For those who were caring for a person who has passed away
When: To Be Confirmed, we are seeking Expressions of Interest
For more information see the flyer.
Carer Wellbeing: Mental Illness
Who: For those caring for a person living with a mental illness
When: To Be Confirmed, we are seeking Expressions of Interest
For more information see the flyer.
Carer Wellbeing: Age-related macular degeneration
Who: For those caring for a person living with Age-related macular degeneration
When: Day time, To Be Confirmed, we are seeking Expressions of Interest
For more information see the flyer.