Corporate Services

CORPORATE SERVICES

It is in a company’s best interest to support it's staff during times of anxiety, in order to help them resolve their problems as quickly and effectively as possible. A Corporate service can help in a number of areas, which are dealt with in more detail below. 

ONE TO ONE COUNSELLING

Ros Powell has been involved in counselling clients through Employee Assistance Programmes for 7 years. The problems are very diverse, although she sees many staff suffering from work related stress. This may be caused by any number of issues, such as bullying, change of role, lack of assertiveness or overwork. This particular client group has succeeded well with a limited number of sessions, being very focused, setting realistic goals and exploring options. The counselling can either take place on site or in one of the counselling rooms around the Birmingham area


highfieldh.jpg (55642 bytes) 
Highfield House
1562 Stratford Road
Hall Green
Birmingham B28 9HA


CRITICAL INCIDENT DEBRIEFING & TRAUMA COUNSELLING

There are times when a member or members off staff are exposed to a traumatic  incident at work or off site. These incidents can have very negative and disturbing psychological effects. They may range from nightmares, alcohol and relationship problems, lack of motivation and depression, all of which can be symptomatic of Post Traumatic Stress. Ros has counselled many staff members who have suffered following a distressing experience. If staff are able to attend a debrief within 24 - 36 hours, the effects of the trauma can be radically reduced. Some staff may go on to experience symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress, but with help these can be reduced to a minimum, if dealt with professionally and sensitively.The debrief should include all members of staff who were involved, both directly and indirectly. 

RELAXATION COURSES

Workplace absenteeism costs industry billions of pounds each year, a large proportion of which is caused by stress-related illness. Stress needs to be managed. Ros Powell, who is an experienced professional counsellor and hypnotherapist, helps many clients who are suffering from workplace stress. She runs "Stress Buster" relaxation courses, which teach simple ways of lowering stress levels, that can be very effective if practised regularly.

Ros is prepared to give companies a free demonstration to show how effective these skills can be.
If you would like more information please contact her on
07802 961054 or email ros@newleaftherapy.com

 

Each course consists of 4 sessions, each lasting 45 minutes. Up to 8 members can attend at one time. The cost of this is less than the average £438 per employee lost each year through sickness! There is a specialised audio tape available for purchase by course members, which has proved very successful in helping to master the relaxation skills more quickly.

These techniques can be used in any number of stressful situations, such as preparation for interviews and presentations, or company restructuring. Attending the course can help to reduce stress levels, which if not addressed promptly may result in absence from the workplace. Other forms of stress management may also be necessary in some cases, including making relevant changes to life patterns.

FEAR OF FLYING COURSES

Another speciality is corporate Fear of Flying courses, for those who are fearful of flying abroad, and who may otherwise arrive at their destination unfit for work through stress or excessive use of alcohol. Again, a specialised audio tape is available to aid speedy learning.

Members of staff may have to travel abroad on business by air. This can be a difficult and stressful situation for this who have a fear of flying. They may arrive too stressed to work effectively or consumed high levels of alcohol in order to cope, which would drastically impair their ability on arrival at their business destination.

For more information about the courses CLICK here Fear of Flying

STRESS MANAGEMENT COURSES

Relaxation can form one element of stress reduction, but staff may need to review   many aspects of both their personal and business life. Amongst the topics included on the course are: Psychological effects, causes of stress, coping strategies, dealing with people, making changes and goal setting. 
These courses can be run in conjunction with the relaxation course, or as a separate workshop. 



Counselling Skills Courses for Managers

Ros Powell can help to train your managers to deal appropriately & effectively with staff who are exhibiting symptoms of stress or depression which may be caused by:

  • Work
  • Domestic Problems
  • Disputes
  • Relationships
  • Bereavement
  • Financial difficulties etc.

Managers can learn how to:

  • Listen effectively
  • Deal with strong feelings & silences
  • Make appropriate responses
  • Feel in control of the situation

 
2 DAY BASIC COUNSELLING SKILLS WORKSHOP

PROGRAMME

What is counselling?
The counselling process & the manager's role
Core conditions of counselling
Boundaries & confidentiality
Empthy -v- sympathy
Basic skills
Body language
How to ask questions
Dealing with silences and strong feelings
Advanced skills
Referral on
The manager's responsibility
Staff self-responsibility
Endings

Personal Counselling Stress & Depression Addiction Control
Bereavement & Loss Fear of Flying Relaxation & Hypnotherapy
Couples/Relationships smbullet.jpg (1202 bytes) Groups & Courses Corporate Services

 

About New Leaf What is Counselling? Relaxation Tape Fly Without Fear Appointments e-mail

 New Leaf
Counselling & Hypnotherapy
P.O. Box 6883
Hall Green
Birmingham B28 9FD

Tel: 07802 961054

To make an appointment or to have an informal word on the telephone about any of the services I offer, please call me on above number, or leave a message and I will call you as soon as I can.
Ros Powell