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Because U Matter Partners with Skylight and Victim Support

14/5/2015

 
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Mt Taranaki after a stormy night!
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NZ Fire Service National Training Facility - Venue for Rotorua Victim Support Training
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BUM's Margaret Alve Addresses Victim Support Volunteers in New Plymouth
Because U Matter has completed two recent training seminars with Victim Support in Rotorua (March) and New Plymouth (May), on behalf of Skylight. These seminars have addressed issues of grief, loss and bereavement with a focus on issues arising from suicide. BUM's Margaret Alve - a professional counsellor and supervisor - specialises in working with individuals and groups facing issues of bereavement, grief, loss and change.

in association with Victim Support and Skylight

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Te Omanga Hospice Training for Bereavement Volunteers

10/5/2015

 
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Margaret from Because U Matter offered a 4 hour training for bereavement volunteers on 5 May 2015. During the presentation she gave an overview of bereavement and loss awareness including new research findings. She reflected things people facing loss have said that are helpful and hurtful. This included discussion about the differences between empathy and sympathy and rescuing responses. Skills for telephoning, attentiveness, listening, and offering minimal encouragers were taught.

Evaluation responses included:
  • very well presented - not sure how it could be improved
  • a wonderful workshop
  • a very interesting, informative, outstanding presentation
  • creative ideas for journeying with grief
  • professional presentation

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Why We All Need to Practice Emotional First Aid

24/2/2015

 
We'll go to the doctor when we feel flu-ish or a nagging pain. So why don’t we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain: guilt, loss, loneliness? Too many of us deal with common psychological-health issues on our own, says Guy Winch. But we don’t have to. He makes a compelling case to practice emotional hygiene — taking care of our emotions, our minds, with the same diligence we take care of our bodies.
Guy Winch
Psychologist & Author

Margaret is available to talk with you about any "emotional hygiene" issues you may have.
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Because U Matter Developments

26/7/2013

 
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  • Margaret has this week received confirmation that she has been awarded a Certificate in Supervision by WelTec in Wellington. This award follows theoretical and practicum training earlier this year.
  • In addition to her work as a Counsellor and Facilitator with the Wellington Division of the Cancer Society, Margaret does contract work with the Skylight Trust as a presenter and facilitator with various groups.
  • The Because U Matter website has been upgraded to include an Immediate Support page which links to various organisations, agencies and resources which offer immediate support. This page has been added with the awareness that occasionally people need immediate counselling support and advice, rather than by appointment.

First Post!

2/3/2012

9 Comments

 
Because U Matter was launched as a website and blog today.

Naturally, this is a big move as I further develop my counselling services and resources. I'd love to know what you think. How can I improve my web presence? What other 'things' could helpfully be added?

Why not make a blog post here...?

Margaret
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    Margaret Alve
    PG Cert. Hlth. Sc., Dip. Counselling, Cert. Supervision,  MNZCCA. 
    Margaret is employed part time as a Counsellor and Facilitator with the Wellington Division of the Cancer Society in Newtown. She is on the Faculty of the Skylight Trust as a Professional Presenter in group support and training. Through her support service, Because U Matter, Margaret offers Professional Supervision & Counselling and Group Training by arrangement.

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