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PRESS RELEASE Sept 2009 Recession help for couples and families needing relationship counselling People affected by the recession in West Surrey will be able to access subsided relationship and family counselling from Relate West Surrey from today thanks to new Government funding. Nationally Relate, the UK's largest provider of relationship counselling, will receive £1 million over the next two years to fund counselling and relationship support for couples and families who may have been affected by the recession. Nicola Hayes-Holgate, from Relate West Surrey said: “Having money worries doesn’t just affect your bank balance it can lead to relationships becoming strained. However there is no reason to suffer in silence. Families and couples who are finding tensions at home getting too much might be surprised what a difference a few sessions could make.” Recently a quarter (25%) of families and one in five (22%) of couples, admitted to arguing more because of the recession(1) and two thirds of Relate centres have seen an increase in clients since the recession began (2). The money is for people who have been affected by the recession and are finding their relationships, with their partner or family members, taking the strain. At an assessment interview clients will be able to discuss their needs and their ability to pay. To make an appointment to see a counsellor at locations throughout West Surrey, ring 01483 715285, or for more information about counselling visit the Relate West Surrey website at www.relatewestsurrey.org.uk 1 – YouGov poll
commissioned by Relate May 09 PRESS RELEASE Sept 2009 Relate opens outpost at Ashford, Middlesex. Relate are opening an outpost at the Clarendon Childrens Centre in Ashford, on 7 October. An experienced counsellor, Janet Armstrong, will see individuals and couples with relationship difficulties. Counselling will take place initially on Wednesday mornings but more sessions will be available during the week, depending on the demand. Relate helps couples with issues such as : arguing, an affair, loss of interest in sex, taking each other for granted and problems communicating with each other. There are many reasons why people come to Relate and 90% of the people who come are glad that they did and find that it helps them. Appointments can be made to see Janet by ringing Relate on 01483 715285. Financial assistance may be provided for those in need of help. PRESS RELEASE Sept 2009 Free counselling service for young people comes to Guildford. Relate is launching their free counselling service for young people aged 10-18 in Guildford and Gomshall in September, thanks to the generous donation of a grant from Star Energy. Young people who have been affected by their parents relationship difficulties either recently or some time ago, can ring 01483 715285 to make an appointment themselves or their parents can ring on their behalf. Relate provides a non-judgemental environment where young people can talk about their problems in complete confidence and can be supported through difficult times. Parents and schools have reported that Relate counselling has provided support when family issues have adversely affected a young person’s behaviour and well-being. Case Studies: 1. Chrissie, a 12 year old, was becoming withdrawn and anxious. Her mum and dad lived apart and the arrangement was that she would visit her dad each weekend. This was becoming difficult as she often refused to go and constantly texted her mum when she was there, asking to come home. Her mum was getting anxious about what could be happening at dad’s home and dad was anxious that his relationship with his daughter was drifting apart and he would lose her. Chrissie worked out with the counsellor that it was her fear of leaving her mum’s home behind, because she may lose her place in her mum’s new family that made her anxious about going to her dads. Her mum had a new partner and baby. As the counselling continued, she was able to voice her fears to her mum, who helped her to feel that her place in the family was secure. 2. Jamie was 13. Five years ago his mum and dad divorced and Jamie chose to live with his dad. As Jamie got older, he felt that his dad had stopped listening to him, telling him that that he should “toughen up”, leaving him feeling anxious and isolated. During counselling, Jamie was able to talk to the counsellor about his feelings without the fear of being ridiculed. He told the counsellor that this had helped him to open up to his parents and feel better about himself. PRESS RELEASE Aug 2009Free relationship counselling at Sythwood, Woking Relate West Surrey are offering free relationship counselling from the end of September, for the residents of Lakeview, Sythwood, Woking. This has been made possible by the generous donation of funding from the Surrey County Council Local Committee for Woking. Councilor Mohammed Amin sponsored the project. Relate will be offering counselling to individuals and couples who are having relationship difficulties at the Childrens Centre at Sythwood School. Family counselling will also be available to families with children, who are finding it difficult to cope with situations such as step-families, new partners, teenage children or other issues. A young peoples’ counselling service is also available for 10 -18 year olds who are having problems at home or at school, with relationships. To make an appointment with a counsellor for an initial consultation, please ring Relate on 01483 715285 and quote your postcode to qualify for free counselling. PRESS RELEASE July 2009Stress-proof your summer holidays Relate West Surrey experiences a significant increase in calls in September as couples and families return from their summer holidays in need of help. The promise of sun, sand and sea can turn into a stressful experience for couples with huge expectations for their two weeks together, whilst families may be unable to please everyone in their choice of destination and encounter serious fallings out. How to avoid the rows:
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For more information on counselling services available for couples and families contact Relate West Surrey on: 01483 715285 or visit the website: www.relatewestsurrey.org.uk for further help and advice. Support for parents with children with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) or other challenging behavior. Relate, the relationship support organisation, has developed a unique programme of support for parents with children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder ( ADHD ) or other challenging behaviour. Thanks to a grant from The Waterloo Foundation, Relate have been able to offer Parenting Support courses free of charge to parents with children with ADHD or other challenging behaviour. The next course starts at the Loseley Fields Children's Centre in Binscombe from 9.30am - 12 on Fridays from 11 September for 6 weeks. This is a course for parents with older children, aged 11 – 18. Places are still available so ring on Relate on 01483 715285 to book a place. A further course will run at St. Thomas’ Church Room in Chilworth on Thursdays from 8 October to 19 November ( not including half-term ), from 12.45 – 2.45pm. This is for parents with younger children, aged 5 – 11. Next year there will be courses running in Woking, Addlestone, Walton and Ashford. This course helps parents to understand the reasons for their children’s behaviour, helps develop sensitivity to their child and aims to develop strategies to gain co-operation and mutual understanding. We help parents deal with difficult situations and with problem-solving techniques. There is a lot of support for each parent’s unique set of challenges, and grandparents and other co-parents are encouraged to attend. Notes for Editors For further information contact Jill Rawling or Nicola Hayes-Holgate on 01483 715285 Relate opens an outpost in Walton on Thames Relate are opening an outpost at the Walton Centre in Manor Road, Walton on Thames on 25 June. An experienced counsellor, Tracey Billham, will see individuals and couples with relationship difficulties. Counselling will take place initially on Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings but more sessions will be available during the week, depending on the demand. Relate helps couples with issues such as : arguing, an affair, loss of interest in sex, taking each other for granted and problems communicating with each other. There are many reasons why people come to Relate and 90% of the people who come are glad that they did and find that it helps them. Start - up funding to establish this outpost, to serve the community in Walton on Thames, has been received from Surrey County Council’s Local Committee and the Walton Charity. Tracey Billham is a qualified counsellor who has also worked for Cruise, the bereavement counselling organisation, and lectures on counselling at Esher college. Appointments can be made to see Tracey by ringing Relate on 01372 467046. Financial assistance may be provided for those residents in need of help. |