PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT
We provide newcomer children and youth with additional support during their participation in N.E.E.D.S. Inc. services to enhance their success and ensure a smoother transition during their settlement and integration into Canadian society.
Psychosocial Service Components Include:
- Establishing rapport and building relationships with clients
- Helping clients learn the reasons for their behaviours and assist clients in learning new behaviours when appropriate
- Assisting youth in recognizing their abilities, capacities, interests, goals and personality to reach their fullest potential
- Assisting youth in exploring their feelings and emotions and exploring healthy coping strategies
- Helping youth find ways to grow personally and socially
- Providing opportunities for comfort and hope
- Psychosocial support services are provided in either group setting or individual one-on-one sessions, depending on the need
- Connecting children, youth and families to additional resources in the community
- Providing Circle of Security Groups to parents in first language
- Providing consultations and training to the greater Winnipeg community on the challenges and unique needs of newcomer youth