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Dolly & Associates Ltd. www.dollyandassociates.com. Khadija Andrews Agency Presentation CEP 596. Dolly & Associates. There are three main offices: 22 Marli Street New Town Port of Spain Trinidad & Tobago, W.I Cnr . of George & Mary Street Sangre Grande Trinidad & Tobago, W.I.
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Dolly & Associates Ltd.www.dollyandassociates.com Khadija Andrews Agency Presentation CEP 596
Dolly & Associates There are three main offices: 22 Marli StreetNew TownPort of SpainTrinidad & Tobago, W.I Cnr. of George & Mary StreetSangre GrandeTrinidad & Tobago, W.I. Riverside DriveGulf View Link RoadLa RomainTrinidad & Tobago, W.I.
Dolly & Associates More Information about the practice: Email: info@dollyandassociates.com Phone: 1 (868) 622-8422 / 1 (868) 622-8722 24hr HOTLINE: 1 (868) 628-9751 Fax: 1 (868) 628-2915
Overview Dolly & Associates is a private practice. However this is also employed by government agencies to run programs in both the education system and social services sector. On their website it states: “We recognize that our clients are the experts in understanding the culture, practices and procedures that guide their functioning and we are steadfast in our resolve to partner with our clients in developing strategies and collaboratively charting the way forward.”
Mission and Vision • VISION • “Promoting Empowerment within an environment of Love, Support and Mutual Respect, through Service to others.” • MISSION • “The empowerment of individuals, groups, communities and organizations to develop their fullest potential.”
Services Provided Dolly & Associates provides many services which include: Community Based Programs School Based Programs 24 Hour Hotline Individual Counseling Group and Family Counseling Employees Assistance Programs Policy formulation and implementation Psychological Testing Crisis Management and Debriefing
School Based Programs Services include: • Psychological Testing Emotional and Behavioral Assessment-EQ/ IQ/ Behavior/ Development • Student Support Programmes Guidance Services Mentoring Services Visioning / Goal Setting
Community Based Programs These programmes cover a range of subject matter: • Conflict Resolution • Mediation • Stress Management • Leadership • Sex and Sexuality • Social & Personal Competence • Family & Community Violence
Individual & Group Counseling Some of the areas addressed are: • Parenting and Family Issues • Adolescent and Young Adults • Career Guidance • Marital and Sibling Issues • Stress and Anger Management • Grief and Trauma Counseling • Alcohol and other Drug Issues • Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Adoption
Policy formulation and implementation Services include the development of policies to cover areas such as: • Alcohol, Drug Use and Abuse • Harassment including Sexual • AIDS / HIV • Anti-discriminatory Practice • Workplace violence
Psychological Testing Some of the psychological assessments offered include: • Depression • Anxiety • Stress • Personality • Intelligence • Achievement • Autism • Aspergers
Client Populations • Persons with disabilities • Person dealing with crisis (accidents, family issues, etc) • Business places and employers • National Ministry of Education and Social Development • Schools • Families and private citizens requiring counseling
Services at Dolly & Associates are delivered in three forms: Counseling Services Workshops and Seminars Services Consultation Services. Method of Service Delivery
CRCs & Internships Certified Rehab Counselors Internships & Practicum Dolly & Associates accepts students for internships and practicum. However there interns are usually graduate psychology and social work students. As rehab counseling is not the main focus of the practice. There are no CRCs employed at Dolly & Associates. However there is counseling with persons with disabilities as well as those with substance abuse issues. N.B. In Trinidad, counselors do not have to have certification to practice Rehab Counseling
Agency Highlights • Multi faceted approach to treatment. • Many professionals with many areas of specialty. • Very interested in developing young and inexperienced professionals. • Very committed to working with children and in the education system.
Extensive work with children • Multiple interns present • Strong focus on therapy • Strong focus on adjustment • Ability to learn about psychology testing • Ability to learn about consultation and workshops What I liked
Wisdom for other students • Pursue an internships/ practicum working with populations you want to work with • Do as many shadowing experiences and volunteer opportunities as possible • Take time to understand all the codes of conduct and ethical issues within your area • Enjoy what you do; when your having fun it doesn’t feel like work