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DIFFICULT SEASONS IN OUR LIVES

  While nature’s seasons come and go smoothly, sometimes we experience seasons of life that are hard to bear.

   Seasons of STRESS:

               ¡ Financial problems
              
¡Transition and change
     
        ¡ Relationship problems
              
¡ Self esteem issues

 

            Seasons of LOSS:

                       ¡ Losing a job
               
¡ Health problems
               
¡ Depression
                
¡ Loss of an important relationship  

         Seasons of ANXIETY:

                       ¡ Having many worries 
                 ¡ Separation and divorce
                
¡ Concerns for children
                
¡ Impact of trauma and abuse  

        Talking with a counsellor in complete privacy can be a  courageous way to find support and address the challenges you are facing.  

Family Service Thames Valley offers professional, confidential counselling in Middlesex County.  It is provided free by the County of Middlesex for people who have children and are experiencing financial struggles.  

        Our services include Individual Counselling, Couple Counselling and Family Counselling.  In counselling sessions people can learn to overcome communication problems, work through emotional pain, identify inner strengths to draw on, develop positive coping strategies, and find renewed hope.  

        When you call, the counsellor will answer your questions about how our services work and ask you for some background information.  You will have a chance to see whether you feel comfortable with the counsellor and the services before going ahead.   

        To contact Family Service Thames Valley in Middlesex County, call:  

¨             Jan Bracken, MSW, RSW at 519-433-0183 ext. 7228. Counselling available at Glencoe - QUEST Centre, Strathroy - GAIN Centre, Parkhill - Multi-Service Centre, Lucan - Ausable Centre. 

 

¨            Kim Betteridge, MSW, RSW at 519-245-3935. Counselling available at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital.  

For Credit Counselling call 519-433-0159. Appointments available at The QUEST Centre in Glencoe.

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