A crisis refers not just to a traumatic event or experience, but to an individual’s response to the situation and at different points in life most people experience some kind of crisis. During such times people experience a wide range of feelings, and each person’s response to a crisis is different. It is normal to feel frightened, anxious, or depressed at such a time. Crisis counselling is a time limited program where our crisis counsellor provides support and guidance to an individual or a group of people such as a family or community during a crisis working on achieving stability, increasing an internal sense of empowerment and safety through appropriate resources.
List of issues our Crisis Counsellor can help with * Please note this is not an exhausted list as there are additional services that can be provided on a case by case basis*
- Global Pandemic/Natural Disasters
- Community resources – a lack of housing resources, food resources, or inadequate crime protection
- Newcomers facing challenges adapting to a new environment (culture, language, racism)
- Economic changes – loss of a job, medical bills, theft of a purse or cash, or utilities being shut off
- Life events- the birth of a child, loss of a loved one, a child moving out, an irrational child, or any disturbance to daily activities
- Family disruption or family disturbance/violence/parental Separation
- Bullying
- Experiencing victim crime
- Suicide – when a person threatens suicide or plans to commit suicide
- Drug abuse and addiction
- Health related issues (Sudden Illnesses)
- PTSD (accident OR any witnessing of trauma)
- Children with disabilities exhibiting negative/dangerous behaviours
If you have any more questions or need further information, please email: counselling@bmccentre.org