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Earthquake Counselling

Earthquake Counselling & Trauma Relief:

People are starting to wonder if the earthquakes and aftershocks will ever stop in Christchurch! Just when we were starting to come to terms with the earthquake back in September 2010, Christchurch was hit again on Boxing day, again in February 2011, June and yet again in December. The road to recovery is proving to be a very long and rocking one - not just for construction but for the Christchurch psyche.

People were starting to feel hopeful that 2012 would bring a fresh start. Fortunately government funding for earthquake counselling has been extended until the end of March 2012 - that means sessions are provided to you for free.

Right from the September 2011 earthquake we have worked with both individuals and companies (support for managers and staff). We have worked with people ranging from the fields of building and trade, banking, telecommunications, retail, health and support services and government.

We are trained and experienced in working with trauma with a solution focused approach. We can help you work through related stress and anxiety as well as any other emotions such as those listed below.

Understanding your emotional state:

Many people have been moving from the initial 'acute' trauma phase into a 'chronic' phase of stress as time goes by and energy runs out. Some possible experiences you may be having as a result of the Christchurch earthquakes:

Feelings of anxiety
Sleeplessness, insomnia, or waking throughout the night
Hyper-sensitivity to rumblings of cars, buses; can't relax
Recurring disturbing dreams related to the earthquake
Feeling upset, hopeless, despairing, unable to cope
Feeling irritable or having angry outbursts
Feeling emotionally numb, overwhelmed
Trouble concentrating and loss of motivation
Using alcohol/drugs to manages feelings
Health has got worse
Trouble working
Relationship difficulties
Worrying about future earthquakes or other natural disasters
Scared to be home alone
Repeated disturbing memories, thoughts or images from the quakes
Guilt that you are unaffected/unharmed/didn't save someone


How to book your free sessions:

You can just give us a call and book your free sessions (earthquake related issues get 1-4 free sessions). You do not need to be referred by a doctor.

For those of you who have already had earthquake counselling with us, you can have more if you require after today's earthquake. (A bit like EQC, this last earthquake in December is considered a 'new event').

Support each other:

Be aware of your family members and remember to talk with each other. Everybody will be dealing with their experiences in their own way and while you may be fine, your loved one may not. Many people who we have worked with say that support at home is an important element that has helped them get through these earthquakes. When that support and understanding is lacking, stress levels increase.

Also reach out to family, friends and work mates who don't seem 'their usual self', offer a listening ear, or tell them about us and the free sessions.

If you are experiencing any of the above then we can help with solution focused counselling; non-judgemental support in a confidential space to work through your concerns, relieve stress, identify helpful strategies and find solutions.

For any questions feel free to drop us an email or give us a call to book your free counselling sessions and start the ball rolling to get back on track and overcome earthquake related stress.

Ph: 021 0700 132 /(03) 388 3472
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