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COUNSELLING
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CORE ACTIVITIES
CONNECT’s main activities are divided into three main areas:
counselling, training and consultancy.
COUNSELLING
Qualified professionals offer counselling to
individuals and families using the systemic approach at our counselling
centre at 95 Central Avenue, Harare, between 08:00hrs and 16:00hrs
Monday to Friday. A community based project is run at Hatcliffe
Extension.
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What problems can we help with?
We counsel individuals and families with
a wide range of social, emotional and behavioural problems
including those involving adolescent and child problems,
HIV and AIDS, bereavement, alcohol and substance abuse,
depression, eating disorders and marital problems.
Who can contact CONNECT?
Anyone can contact CONNECT direct by
letter, telephone, e-mail or calling in. Doctors, schools
social workers, psychologists or other agencies can also
refer clients.
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Referrals
Referrals are taken from hospitals, doctors, other government and
non-governmental organisations as well as families themselves. If
a professional refers a family or individual to CONNECT this must
be done with her consent. The family must then contact CONNECT direct
to make their first appointment.
The Clinic Manager is available for discussion on
referrals if required. CONNECT will keep in touch with the referring
agency where appropriate.
Who should come?
All family members are asked to attend counselling sessions
if possible because every person can play an important role
in the resolution of a problem. If other family members
are not able to come individuals will still be seen.
What about confidentiality?
CONNECT offers a confidential service to clients and is
sensitive to the need to maintain confidentiality at all
times.
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What does it cost?
Payment for counselling can be made by cash, medical aid or a donation
basis, which reflects what a family can afford. Nobody is turned
away if they cannot afford it. CONNECT offers a number of sessions
as community service to families who cannot afford anything.
What language is used?
Counselling is available in Shona, English and Ndebele.
How long does it take?
The counsellors and the family will decide the number of
sessions needed. Each session lasts approximately an hour.
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