Stopping the Violence (STV) Women’s Counselling Program

Services include:

· Crisis intervention and safety planning

· A safe, confidential place to talk about your experiences.

· A non-judgmental environment

· Information and education about the effects of trauma and responses to it

· Exploration of personal resources and coping strategies

· Collaboration with clients to identify goals and improve quality of life.

· Referrals to other services and support as needed.

Additional areas addressed in STV Counselling:

· Managing relationships (family, intimate, professional)

· Financial issues

· Boundaries

· Assertiveness

· Health concerns

· Identifying societal norms and expectations that influence wellness.

· Parenting

· Caregiving of family members

· Life Transitions-Marriage, Pregnancy, Separation, Menopause, Aging