Care and Wellbeing

STAFF CARE SERVICES FOR THE EAST ZONE AREAS

South and Islands 

Mainland Asia

Pacific

Global Sign Languages

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Recommended counselors and counseling centers who understand the context and challenges of the work and have a passion for supporting those on the field


Meet some of the care providers in the East Zone

STAFF CARE SERVICES

COACHING

A conversational process to assist an individual or team in meeting personal or professional goals. Coaching can address a variety of topics such as leadership, transitions, teaming, communication, cultural adjustment, and spiritual development.


SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

When you are seeking guidance for your spiritual walk, or looking for ideas and strategies to recover or improve spiritual health.


TCK SUPPORT

When you are looking to consult and receive support in caring for your children on the field, from their emotional to their educational needs.

END-OF-TERM DEBRIEF

When you would like to review and process your term and prepare for upcoming transitions.


MENTORING

When you are seeking one-on-one guidance for professional development and increasing your skills and capacity in your work role.


CONFLICT MEDIATION

Conflict in the workplace happens. Sometimes it's helpful to get support in facilitating conversation, finding resolution, and restoring relationships. 

BRIEF "WELLNESS CHECKUP"

Brief 1-2 sessions to review how things are going, take a stress assessment, and collaboratively set goals for maintaining or improving well-being.


COUNSELING

We all have times when we experience emotional distress, interpersonal difficulties, or challenges in different areas of life. Counseling can provide a safe place to reflect, receive support, and implement change.


CRISIS SUPPORT

When you have experienced any type of traumatic event or critical incident, or just feel overwhelmed and need immediate care and support. 

WELLBEING RESOURCES

SIL Staff Care Resources

Explore this helpful collection of staff care resources put together by Global HR Staff Care. It is an extensive collection covering many important topics and areas. If you need help locating specific resources, please don't hesitate to send an email to shalom_alaichamy@sil.org.

ADDITIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES

Spiritual Formation Services provided by Karen L. Block

Note that Karen does not charge SIL staff for her services. See the Care Providers page for more information about Karen. 

Intrepid Counseling (Brianna White)

Brianna White is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Child Mental Health Specialist, who  grew up as a TCK in Ukarumpa. Through Intrepid Counseling, she  brings qualified, culturally appropriate, professional care to young people who either have no access to mental health care at all where they live, or want to work with someone who understands life as a TCK.

The Well International

A Christian, donor funded organization based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Well International serves cross-cultural workers in Asia and around the world through clinical counselling, soul care, coaching, training and events.

Cornerstone Counseling Foundation

Provides confidential and professional counseling, consultation, and training from a Christian perspective for individuals, marriages, families, teams, and organizations.

The Red Sea Counseling and Member Care Center

Provides counselling, member care services, training and support for missionaries and Christian workers who are or have been serving in the field cross-culturally (usually overseas) to keep them on the field or to help them return to the field with a view to fulfilling the Great Commission (Matt 28:16-20) and the Great Commandment (Matt 22:36-40).  

Life Journey Centre

Life Journey Centre's goal is to provide services for the emotional well-being of individuals, couples and families serving locally and cross-culturally. 

Places for an individual retreat

Jesuit centers such as Seven Fountains in Chiang Mai or Kingsmead in Singapore may be a good option if want a place for an individual retreat. These centers also have spiritual directors available to help with your retreat.