New - Parabl Talking Therapies Service

 

 

 

Parabl Talking Therapies Service

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is investing nearly £1.5million over 5 years in Counselling services for people with common mental health problems.

The service, known as ‘Parabl’, which means ‘to talk or discuss’ in Welsh, became operational on 2nd April, 2013.

The service is being managed by CAIS on behalf of a consortium of North Wales charities. Partners include Advance Brighter Futures, Flintshire Mind, Aberconwy Mind, CAIS, Tan y Maen, Ynys Mon and Gwynedd Mind, Vale of Clwyd Mind and Relate.

Referral to the service can be through a health professional, such as a GP, or individuals may refer themselves by telephone. Once a referral is received a telephone assessment is carried out to establish the most appropriate support for that individual. Support ranges from self-help resources, one-to-one counselling, through to group sessions, available in Community settings such as GP practices, leisure centres and community centres throughout North Wales.  

Wyn Thomas, Assistant Director, Community Partnership Development for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board,  said “We are pleased to be working with partners to offer such a comprehensive service for people throughout North Wales.  The Parabl Talking Therapies is a service to meet the needs of adults over the age of 18, who are resident in North Wales. The service is aimed at people with common mental health problems, including bereavement and relationship difficulties.”

“As well as providing self-help resources, including an interactive self-help programme called the Serenity Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programme, group sessions are available over 7-8 weeks to cover such subjects as Coping with Life, Stress Management and Mindfulness.  Up to 6 weekly sessions of individual counselling sessions are also available for individuals who want to discuss any challenging life events which are impacting on their mental well being.”

Self-referrals can be made by telephoning 0300 777 2257.

Gwasanaeth Therapïau ‘Parabl’

Mae Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Betsi Cadwaladr yn buddsoddi bron i £1.5 miliwn dros 5 mlynedd mewn gwasanaethau Cynghori i bobl â phroblemau iechyd meddwl cyffredin.

Daeth y gwasanaeth, a elwir yn ‘Parabl’, sy’n golygu sgwrsio neu drafod, yn weithredol ar 2 Ebrill 2013.

Mae’r gwasanaeth yn cael ei reoli gan CAIS ar ran consortiwm o elusennau Gogledd Cymru. Ymhlith y partneriaid mae Advance Brighter Futures, Mind Sir y Fflint, Mind Aberconwy, CAIS, Tan y Maen, Mind Ynys Môn a Gwynedd,  Mind Dyffryn Clwyd a Relate.

Gall gweithwyr iechyd proffesiynol, megis meddygon teulu, gyfeirio pobl at y gwasanaeth, neu gall unigolion eu cyfeirio eu hunain, dros y ffôn. Pan fydd cyfeiriad yn cael ei dderbyn, gwneir asesiad dros y ffôn i sefydlu’r gefnogaeth fwyf priodol i’r unigolyn. Mae cymorth yn amrywio o adnoddau hunan gymorth, cynghori un i un, neu sesiynau grŵp, sydd ar gael yn y gymuned mewn llefydd fel meddygfeydd, canolfannau hamdden a chanolfannau cymunedol ledled Gogledd Cymru.

Dywedodd Wyn Thomas, Cyfarwyddwr Cynorthwyol, Datblygu Partneriaeth Cymunedol ar gyfer Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Betsi Cadwaladr  “Rydym yn falch o gael cydweithio â phartneriaid i gynnig gwasanaeth mor gynhwysfawr i bobl ar hyd a lled Gogledd Cymru. Mae Therapïau Parabl yn wasanaeth i fodloni anghenion oedolion dros 18 oed sy’n byw yng Ngogledd Cymru. Mae wedi’i anelu at bobl â phroblemau iechyd meddwl cyffredin, yn cynnwys anawsterau gyda pherthnasoedd a phrofedigaeth.”

“Yn ogystal â chynnig adnoddau hunan gymorth, yn cynnwys rhaglen hunan gymorth ryngweithiol o’r enw rhaglen gyfrifiadurol Therapi Ymddygiad Gwybyddol Serenity, mae sesiynau grŵp ar gael dros 7-8 wythnos i drafod pynciau fel Ymdopi â Bywyd, Rheoli Straen ac Ymwybyddiaeth Ofalgar.  Mae hyd at chwe sesiwn gynghori wythnosol unigol hefyd ar gael i unigolion sydd eisiau trafod unrhyw ddigwyddiadau anodd yn eu bywydau sy’n cael effaith ar eu lles meddyliol.”

Gellir gwneud hunan gyfeiriad drwy ffonio 0300 777 2257.

 

DIWEDD

Am ragor o wybodaeth, cysylltwch â Desg y Wasg PBC ar 01248 384776.

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Why I'm braving a 6,000 metre climb

Chris Stappleton, 25, of Wrexham, will be ascending Mount Kilimanjaro in order to raise money for CAIS.

CAIS is a registered charity and leading voluntary sector provider of drug and alcohol services in Wales.

It helps people who are having problems with their alcohol or drug use, as well as offering support and information to their families and friends.

Chris said: “Since receiving support from CAIS my stress and anxiety levels have reduced considerably.

“I have not felt this healthy and positive for a very long time. I have also given up smoking and keep fit through gym work and road running.

“This July I am climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, something I never thought would ever be possible for me to achieve.

“Part of my motivation for taking on this challenge is to raise awareness of the help and support that CAIS can offer.”

During 2013 CAIS are trying to raise funds for an innovative new peer mentoring service Change Step.

The new service is delivered by veterans for veterans and aims to support those seeking help for problems encountered as a result of military or operational duty.

The programme will offer peer support and training opportunities, as well as counselling and detoxification from drugs or alcohol where required.

To sponsor Chris on his ambitious trek visit https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/cizziestap

Winter Newsletter

CAIS has found 2013 to be the start of a very exciting year!

Our new newsletter includes an introduction to our board members, an update of station road, new training dates and an update from out counseling manager.

To view the new newsletter please click here.

Charlie's a hit with Schools

Charlie

Don't touch tell performers, John Piper and Charlie, visited St David's Catholic Primary School in Mold in January 2012. We were delighted to receive this lovely message from the pupils of Class 3:

We would like to say "Thank you" for sending Charlie to our school last week to tell us about 'Don't Touch- Tell'. It was really good and very funny. We learnt a lot about different kinds of drugs and not to touch them. We hope Charlie will come again soon.

From

Class3

Working under the Influence

Nina Chambers and Wendy Williams from the ESS team

Did you know that up to one million people go to work every day under the influence of some substance misuse?

An innovative new service is offering one-to-one support and motivational sessions for those who are concerned that their drinking or recreational drug use which is affecting their ability or attendance at work. The Employment Support Service (ESS) launched last year is a free and confidential service that aims to address substance misuse issues which can also include prescription medication before it turns into a major problem that can lead to someone losing their job. This new service is available to people working within Denbighshire, Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey. It is also available to anyone third party i.e. someone taking time off sick to look after a friend/relative who has a substance misuse issue.

Julie Davies, a therapeutic intervention worker for the new Employment Support Scheme explains that;

‘There is a general misconception that only ‘alcoholics’ or ‘drug addicts’ need help.  If drinking or drug use is starting, or could start, to affect your health, relationships or employment, it is a problem and it is better to get help sooner rather than later.  Many people only seek help when the problem is so severe that it is obviously affecting their health, or they have lost their job, their partner or access to their children.’

People with drug and alcohol problems come in all shapes and sizes and from all social backgrounds.  Anybody, regardless of gender, class, ethnicity or any other social variable, may be a ‘problem’ drinker or drug user. If you asked for help from the Employment Support Service your employer will not be informed and any sessions attended will be kept to the highest levels of confidentiality.  

For more information about the Employment Support Service please call Claire on 07795 484 115 or visit www.cais.co.uk/ess

Addiction and Recovery Blog

One of Ty’n Rodyn’s former residents has written a blog about her personal experiences of addiction and recovery.

She describes herself as ‘a young single mum, recently returned from rehab and living in recovery’ and explains ‘ This is a place for me to share my thoughts and feeling on a day to day basis and relate the trials, trumphs and mishaps of myself, thing 1 and thing 2 (my sons,) and the wider family.’

Her latest blog post follows a recent interview. We have our fingers crossed for you.

http://www.therestorationofveritylane.com/

Dry January and love your liver month

Stephen and Julie are now both Peer Mentors in Conwy

Many people overindulge over the festive period and use January as an opportunity for a fresh start.

There are two campaigns running throughout January to help people lead healthier lifestyles. The love your liver campaign is a UK wide initiative by the British Liver Trust. Liver disease now sadly kills 1 in 5 people. The love your Liver Campaign aims to raise awareness of liver disease and offers help, tips, advice and free tests to check the condition of your liver.

Dry January is encouraging people to abstain from alcohol for 31 days to raise awareness and funds for Alcohol Concern.

http://www.loveyourliver.org.uk/
http://www.dryjanuary.org.uk/

Need inspiration for Dry January? Stephen used to consume 6 liters of cider a day and Julie went for two months without eating properly because she had become alcohol dependent. They both now use their personal experiences to help others on the Peer Mentoring Scheme, to read more click here.

For more about the Peer Mentoring Scheme click here.