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Latest Newsletter
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Building Project Phase II
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Emotional Employee Wellness Programme
Newsletter
Latest
Edition: Nov '09
- Feb '10 Edition
Hardcopy
versions of older newsletters are available,
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contact
information@philippinamibia.com should you require a copy.
Emotional Employee Wellbeing
The Philippi Trust Namibia Emotional
Wellbeing Programme offers an affordable service to employers and
employees alike.
This programme consists of services
that are accessible to employees and managers alike and provide uniquely
tailored solutions to assist employees face the stresses associated with
modern life.
For as little as N$30 per employee,
per month, companies can access a professional counselling service which
is available to employees when required!
Depression - Nearly
everyone is psychologically affected by depression, whether personally
experienced or by a family member, friend or colleague. It interferes
with normal functioning and frequently causes problems with work,
social and family adjustment.
The impact
of Depression:
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causes tremendous emotional pain
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disrupts
the lives of millions of people
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adversely
affects the lives of families and friends
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reduces
work productivity and absenteeism
Stress Management -
Stress is both physical and mental and caused by major life events
such as illness, the death of a loved-one, a change in
responsibilities or expectations at work and at home, any type of loss
or change.
Constantly reacting to these stressful situations,
without physical, mental and/or emotional adjustments can be both
hurtful and detrimental to your health and well-being.
Loss & Change - Change is
inevitable! Many changes are eagerly anticipated such as those of a
child who eagerly anticipates adulthood. However...
Developmental / Anticipated Loss
– occur as part of the natural process of change
and growth we all experience throughout our lives and include
experiences such as commencing, changing and leaving school; starting,
changing and leaving a job; moving house; getting married, etc. Pain
associated with these forms of loss is seen as part of a natural
process and positive outcomes are usually expected – life goes on...
Traumatic / Sudden Loss
– are associated with losing something we want
to keep or have no choice in this regard – no positive outcome can
result for example, illness; injury; divorce; redundancy;
unemployment; childlessness; bereavement; death...
Grief
- events cause grief. Not everyone experiences
events as traumatic loss, nor experience the pain of grief to the same
degree - much will depend on the individual and the particular
circumstance.
However, how people respond to grief
and pain has a great deal to do with the way in which they have coped
with their earlier experiences of loss, both developmental and
traumatic.
Long-term healing can only come through confronting
the reality of the loss, and express the grief and pain. Attempts at
avoidance simply delays the grieving process.
For more information or to discuss a
venture between your organisation and Philippi, please contact our
Wellbeing Coordinator at
information@philippinamibia.com or 061-259291
today!
"The concept of total wellness recognises that our every thought,
word, and behaviour affects our greater health and well-being. And we,
in turn, are affected not only emotionally but also physically and
spiritually." - Greg Anderson
Building Project Phase II
In 2007 we
inaugurated the first phase of our Building,
which is our current offices situated off Ara Street, Dorado Park.
The total cost of the project then, was estimated at N$ 1 900 000.00
of which Philippi was successfully awarded N$ 980 000.00 for this
phase by Global Fund and building commenced in September 2006. We
took up office of the new premises in April 2007.
The second phase of
our building has now become essential to the continuation of our
organisational programmes. Carlo Sprengel Architects has
provided us with architectural drawings and an
estimated N$ 5 million as estimated by a qualified
quantity surveyor is required. These documents are
available from us.
The second phase
of our building project comprises of
counselling rooms; office space; and additional training facilities!
Should you be interested in partnering
with us on this exciting venture, please contact us for a detailed
funding proposal. Contact: Ms Marianne E Olivier (Director) at
marianne@philippinamibia.com or Tel: +264 61 259 291 |