Rekindle Counselling Ltd

Carl Rogers and Industry Certification for Psychologists and Counsellors

Jerry Jordan, MBA, MEd — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:54:13 +0000

As I recently spoke to a New Zealand colleague about the question of counsellor certification in Aotearoa, I was reminded of something that the famous psychologist Carl Rogers said when addressing the American Psychological Association in 1973:

“In every area – medicine, nursing, teaching, bricklaying, or carpentry – certification has tended to freeze and narrow the profession, has tied it to the past, has discouraged innovation. If we ask ourselves how the American physician acquired the image of being a dollar-seeking reactionary, a member of the tightest union in the country, opposed to all progress and change, and especially opposed to giving health care where it is most needed, there is little doubt that the American Medical Association has slowly, even though unintentionally, built that image in the public mind. Yet the primary initial purpose of the AMA was to certify and license qualified physicians and to protect the public against the quack. It hurts me to see psychology beginning to follow that same path.” (A Way of Being, p 247)

Carl Rogers’ influence on psychology and counselling is only rivaled by that of Sigmund Freud. He wisely saw the negative effects of certification on the mental health industry with which he was involved. Let’s hope that such insight is taken into consideration before any legislation is enacted in NZ that will affect who can be referred to as a “counsellor”.

Where in New Zealand are your counselling offices located?

Jerry Jordan, MBA, MEd — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:58:39 +0000

We are in the process of looking for new office premises for Rekindle Counselling Ltd and will update this page with the physical address of our offices, once we have found a new place for our counselling business. We are looking for a place in Christchurch, preferably in the Port Hills area of Cashmere or Lyttleton.

We also provide online counselling services to clients worldwide, so if you are outside of Christchurch and want telephone, email or Skype counselling, please contact us to see how we can help you.

Seasonal Affective Disorder and Summer in Hagley Park

Jerry Jordan, MBA, MEd — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:10:38 +0000

If you have found yourself down over the colder months and you weren’t sure why, you might want to ask your health care provider about Season Affective Disorder (SAD). While some people can get this mood shift at the change of any season, it is most common to feel depressed during the cold and cloudy winters.

One of the ways to deal with SAD is to have light therapy, which can involve sitting in front of sun lamps, but most simply involves getting out in the sun for awhile (but remember to wear your sunscreen). I was thinking of seasonal affective disorder the other day, as I walked through Hagley Park in Christchurch. I took some photos of the rose garden (two of which you can see on this post), as I walked through the park, thinking to myself what a beautiful city we in Christchurch call home.

If you are experiencing mood shifts that you cannot deal with or that are decreasing your quality of life, please contact us to see how we can help you.

Here’s to a rekindled passion for living!

Jerry

Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand Site

Jerry Jordan, MBA, MEd — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:54:32 +0000

Suicide is a topic that affects most of us, at one point or another in our lives. From worrying about the possibility of those we love committing suicide (or dealing with this reality), to considering suicide as an option when our own lives become overwhelming, this topic is one we have to consider eventually. When we are confronted with suicidal thoughts, there are a number of resources online that we can consult.

For those in New Zealand looking for information about suicide prevention, a good initial resource is found at:

http://www.spinz.org.nz

The Frequently Asked Questions for SPINZ are found at:

http://www.spinz.org.nz/page/45-FAQs

The SPINZ newsletter can be found at:

http://www.spinz.org.nz/page/11-Newsletter

Finally, you can find SPINZ on Twitter at:

http://twitter.com/suicidenz

The website just mentioned is only a starting point for this topic. If you would like to speak to our staff about suicidal thoughts, we are available for in-person and online counselling. Contact us to see how we can help.

Free Telephone and Email Counselling in New Zealand

Jerry Jordan, MBA, MEd — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:01:14 +0000

Looking for free counselling in New Zealand? Are you hesitant to take your concerns to a counsellor’s office? The free phone and e-mail counselling provided by LifeLine might be a possible avenue for you to find help. LifeLine is found online at:

http://www.lifeline.org.nz/

and their toll free NZ number is:

0800 111 777

This organisation has been in NZ for many years and has provided therapeutic assistance to many Kiwis.

One of the differences between this type of telephone counseling and seeing a therapist in-person is that you may never speak to the same telephone counsellor twice at LifeLine. If you are looking for ongoing assistance, you might want to search online for therapists in your area.

If you want in-person therapy and live in Christchurch, contact us to see how we can help. If you are looking for online or telephone counselling on an ongoing basis, you can use our contact form to schedule an appointment or find out more information about our services.

Christchurch Meditation Centre

Jerry Jordan, MBA, MEd — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:44:32 +0000

For those in Christchurch who are interested in finding a local meditation venue, I have come across this site

http://www.meditateinchristchurch.org/

which offers weekly meditation in Lower Cashmere, Bunside, Lyttleton and New Brighton.

Meditation can help to calm the mind and center one’s thoughts and can have positive effects for those suffering from a number of disorders, including anxiety disorders and those with anger management issues.

If you are looking for meditation classes, I would recommend checking out the above link. I am going to try to attend one of their classes myself soon. If you are looking for counselling in Christchurch or online, contact us to see how we can help.

Why “Rekindle Counselling”?

Jerry Jordan, MBA, MEd — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:42:49 +0000

Why did we choose the name “rekindle”? We were trying to decide on the name for our new counselling business, based in Christchurch New Zealand, and we came up with a seed list of names that we ran past some friends in CHCH who run a graphic design house. We received a return email from these friends who suggested a number of additional possibilities for our business and one of the names was “rekindle”. I began to favour this name, as it suggested some of the things that I wanted to provide with my therapy:

helping people to renew their passion for life
helping couples to renew their passion in love
helping to communicate that passion in life is something that has to be nurtured, much like a fire

I then came across this quote:

“The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.” (Plutarch)

So, the name was chosen!

If you have any questions about our services or want in-person or online therapeutic assistance, contact us.

Counselling Offices in Cashmere, Beckenham and Lyttelton

Jerry Jordan, MBA, MEd — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:23:48 +0000

The counselling office that we looked at in lower Cashmere a few weeks ago didn’t meet our needs, so we are still looking for a suitable place in Christchurch City or towards Banks Peninsula. Ideally, the office will have a reception area and one or two offices, with one office being big enough to eventually offer group therapy. A bit of privacy is necessary and offices with windows for natural light would be helpful. At the moment, our preferred areas are Cashmere, Beckenham and Lyttelton.

If we don’t find a suitable space soon, we will probably wait until after the first of the new year to begin our search again. If you know of commercial or residential properties that might suit our needs, feel free to contact us with details.

Looking forward to offering counselling services to the people of Christchurch.

Here’s to a rekindled passion for life and love!

Jerry

Free and Low Cost Counselling in Christchurch

Jerry Jordan, MBA, MEd — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:42:28 +0000

Following is a partial list of Christchurch community agencies which provide free or low cost counselling services in Canterbury. This list of mental health therapy providers is not exhaustive and inclusion on this list is not an endorsement of their services by Rekindle Counselling Ltd. You will need to contact each agency directly to see what rates would apply in your case.

In addition to the agencies on this list, you can contact us regarding your therapy needs.

Campbell Centre (Presbyterian Support)
(03) 363 8206
Self-Referral: Yes

Catholic Social Services
(03) 379 0012
Self-Referral: Yes

Home and Family Society
(03) 379 5645
Self-Referral: Yes

Open Home Foundation
(03) 366 5967
Self-Referral: Yes

Community Mental Health
North: (03) 363 1650
South: (03) 363 1650
East: (03) 381 1559
West: (03) 343 0836
Self-Referral: No (referrals through GP)

Petersgate
(03) 343 3391
Self-Referral: Yes

Rata Counselling Centre
(03) 332 5388
Self-Referral: Yes

Relationship Services
(03) 366 8805
Self-Referral: Yes

Salvation Army
(03) 366 8128
Self-Referral: Yes

Christchurch Methodist Mission
(03) 366 6745
Self-Referral: Yes

If you offer counselling services in CHCH with income-based fees and want to be added to this list, contact us and provide your fee structure, contact details and information regarding whether you allow self-referrals to your service.

The New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists

Jerry Jordan, MBA, MEd — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:42:07 +0000

The NZAP is the professional body for psychotherapists in Aotearoa (New Zealand).

If you are looking for information about psychotherapy, you can find out more at their website at http://www.nzap.org.nz/.

If you are looking for professional counselling services, contact us.