Here you will find some information on counselling services available. Please click the website link at the bottom of the service description for more detailed information.
Parentline
Parentline is a confidential telephone counselling service aimed at providing professional counselling and support for parents and all who have the care of children. Parenting is the most important task in our community. Often it is a puzzling and difficult task. Sometimes, it just seems too hard. At those times, you need someone experienced and trained to talk things over with and to get some guidance on ways to manage your children, and yourself, more effectively. Parentline supports and nurtures positive, caring relationships between parents, children, teenagers and the significant other people who are important to the well-being of families.
Whatever the situation: a new addition to the family,concerns about children growing up, the pressures and responsibilities of parenting the need to find some time for themselves... or just the need to have someone listen to them for a change! Parentline is there for you.
www.parentline.com.au
Relationships Australia
Providing support and Guidance to grandparents who are the primary care providers for grandchildren
We can help you to:
- Develop a positive relationship with your grandchildren
- Maintain relationships with friends and family
- Manage and maintain contact between grandchildren and their biological parents
- Access information and referrals for appropriate services
- Maintain your self identity and independence
- Bridge the generation gap between you and your grandchildren
www.relationships.com.au/
Lifeline
Counselling is a process of talking, listening and working issues through which help to creatively resolve problems.
There are counselling centres operated by Lifeline across Queensland. Most ot the services that offer counselling have particular programs aimed at assisting families to cope.
Many of the centres provide workshops that focus on issues like anger management, self esteem, communication skills and improving parenting techniques in face to face or group programs and through individual counselling sessions.
To locate a counselling service in your area click on the link below.
www.lccq.org.au