Living Through Loss Counselling Society of BC

FAQs

What is Living Through Loss Counselling Society of BC (LTLC)?
Who funds Living Through Loss Counselling?
What type of qualifications do your counsels have?
What is Reality Therapy?
What services are offered at LTLC?
What groups does LTLC offer?
What is EMDR? (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
What is Neurofeedback Therapy?
Do I need a referral?
Is this covered under BC Medical?
How long are counselling sessions?
What are my payment options?
What type of payment is accepted?
What are your office hours?
How can I make a donation to the society?
What is the Judy Capes Memorial Fund?

What is Living Through Loss Counselling Society of BC (LTLC)?

LTLC (founded in 1972) is a registered not-for-profit organization that provides professional grief counselling to adults and children who have experienced any type of loss.

Who funds Living Through Loss Counselling?

The United Way provides partial funding. Private Donations, Corporate Sponsors, Society Members and fees provide the balance. We are able to offer individual counselling at a reduced rate of $85/hr because of our partial funding.

What type of qualifications do your counselors have?

Our staff consists of Registered Clinical Counsellors and Registered Social Workers who are certified grief counsellors with a wide range of experience in helping others. The model used by the agency is Reality Therapy, which is proven effective to assist in regaining control while you deal with traumatic life changes.

What is Reality Therapy?

Reality therapy is an approach to psychotherapy and counseling. It was developed by the psychiatrist Dr. William Glasser in 1965. Reality therapy is a considered a cognitive-behavioural approach to treatment .

The reality therapy approach to counseling and problem-solving focuses on the here-and-now of the client and how to create a better future. Typically, clients seek to discover what they really want and whether what they are currently doing (how they are choosing to behave) is actually bringing them nearer to, or further away from, that goal. Reality therapy is centered on our five basic, genetically endowed needs.

These needs are classified under five headings. The first is our primary and physical need for:

	Survival (including food, clothing, nourishment, shelter, personal security).
And the following four are psychological:
	Connecting, belonging, love (including groups as well as families or loved ones).
	Power (including learning, achievement and feeling worthwhile, winning, and competence).
	Freedom (including independence, autonomy, one’s own 'space').
	Fun (including pleasure and enjoyment).

What services are offered at LTLC?

Individual Counselling @ $95/hr on all issues related to grief and loss. For reasons including:

death of a loved one	oss of health / disabilities (cancer, HIV, AIDS, etc)	compassion fatigue/burnout
separation / divorce	pregnancy loss	abuse (sexual, physical or emotional)
caregiver issues	loss due to life changes	children affected by grief and loss
work loss	adoption and foster care issues
emotional distress	violent crimes, victimization
accidents

What groups does LTLC offer?

6 Week Loss Through Death – for those people who have experienced a loss through death.

Bereavement Training for Professionals – for therapists and people who work in the field, who want to explore bereavement issues related to their clients, including bereavement basics, suicide, homicide, cultural perspectives, and multiple losses.

These groups require registration and there is a fee. For registration please call the office.

What is EMDR? (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

EMDR is a form of treatment used with individuals who are struggling with traumatic events such as accidents, abuse and neglect.

What is Neurofeedback Therapy?

Neurofeedback Therapy uses EEG (electro-encephalograph) technology to assess and address imbalances in the brain and encourage the brain to correct the issues that may be contributing to behavioral or lifestyle difficulties. ADHD; Depressive Symptoms; Addiction; Chronic Anxiety; Sleep Disorder; Panic Disorder; Learning Disability; Autism; Fetal Alcohol Syndrome; Impulse Control Issues; Rage; Migraines; etc.

Do I need a referral?

LTLC will take appointments by self referral, by a professional, or by anyone who would like to receive grief and loss counselling.

Is this covered under BC Medical?

Unfortunatly BC Medical only covers Registered Psychologists and Psychiatrists, not Registered Clinical Counsellors. It may be covered under Blue Cross, or through your work insurance, ask your EAP for information regarding this.

How long are counselling sessions?

One Hour.

What are my payment options?

Because we are a non profit and receive some funding from out side sources we can offer a sliding scale. Starting at $80 - $95/hour.

Some clients may be eligible to obtain coverage for four appointments if they are currently on disability, financial assistance, or under financial stress. When you call the office please talk to the office manager in regards to this.

What type of payment is accepted?

Visa, Debit, Cash or Cheques are accepted.

What are your office hours?

We are open Monday to Friday - 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.

Closed on all Statutory Holidays

Some counselors may be able to facilitate later times.

How can I make a donation to the society?

LTLC, accepts donations, and will issue a tax receipt for donations over $20 dollars. You can go to the donation page, to pay by Visa, or call the Society office to make a direct donation.

What is the Judy Capes Memorial Fund?

The Judy Capes Memorial Fund was implemented in memory of one of our long time counselors. It is designed to help those people who are under financial stress and would like to receive counselling. You can donate directly to this fund by going to the donation page.