Counselling
Our services are client focused, underpinned by guiding principles and based on identified needs.
Counselling for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Babies & Children
This service provides additional emotional support and guidance to parents as early as possible after they have received information about their child's diagnosis. The service is funded by the Western Australian Department of Health which recognises the implications for parents and families.
Parents of newly diagnosed babies are introduced to CFWA services through the presentation by PMH’s Respiratory Nurse Consultant of a gift basket of baby items that includes information about CF and the Association. Parents who become new members are contacted by the counsellor to introduce the service, offer supportive discussion and establish a personal link to the Association. Periodic follow-up telephone contacts are made and parents are encouraged to link with a variety of other suitable CFWA services or activities such as the regular Coffee Mornings, and to keep in mind that the Parent Support Network is available to them.
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Parent Support Network
This formal network initiated by CFWA links parents of newly diagnosed babies and children with members of the Association who have volunteered to share their experience in caring for a child affected by CF. Where a new parent has a concern or issue they would like to discuss with someone who has faced similar concerns, she or he can be put in touch with a parent from the Support Network. This is an individualised and confidential service that has a pathway for arranging the mutual contact which is made through the counsellor or C.E.O.
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Counselling
Formal and informal counselling is available to members, their carers and families for support with a range of issues associated with living with CF. Where an issue has become a particular obstacle to the continued well-being of the person affected by CF or his/her care-giver, confidential discussion can result in a better understanding and awareness of the problem, the options and choices or decisions involved in achieving a desired or satisfactory outcome. This may include initially working with the person on a one-to-one basis; advocacy, or the need for a referral to or link with a more appropriate service specialised in the particular field of concern.
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