counseling – SafePlace https://safeplacesiouxland.org Siouxland's Safe Haven Mon, 03 Oct 2016 17:20:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.18 Spotlight on Advocacy and Counseling https://safeplacesiouxland.org/spotlight-advocacy-counseling/ https://safeplacesiouxland.org/spotlight-advocacy-counseling/#respond Thu, 15 Sep 2016 04:51:33 +0000 https://csadvsiouxland.org/?p=697 Read more]]>

Advocacy is based on a philosophy of respect, confidentiality, and support. As advocates, we hope to widen a survivor’s possible choices and provide the support necessary to promote safety. This respect allows each individual the right to determine the course of her or his own life.

Counseling provides brief, solution-based peer support in a one to one environment.

Crisis intervention, on the phone or in person to stabilize emotions, clarify issues, provide support, and explore options to meet the individual’s immediate needs.

CRISIS INTERVENTION INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Assessing risk and/or danger

  • Assessing suicide risk

  • Assessment of needs

  • Listening

  • Establishing rapport and communication

  • Validating feelings and providing support

  • Identifying the major problems

  • Safety planning

  • Referrals

  • Information about legal rights and remedies

  • Exploring possible alternatives

  • Formulating an action plan

CASE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Ongoing and long-term safety planning

  • Law enforcement assistance

  • Referrals for legal remedies and services

  • Referrals for public assistance services, including job training and support services

  • Referrals for short-term, transitional and/or permanent housing

  • Referrals for child care services and parenting education

  • Referrals for alcohol and drug evaluation and education

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