RURAL CHANGE
Unfortunately our funding is exhausted.
Please contact Rural Support Trust for support.
Rural Change is a funded private well-being program for New Zealand farmers operated by the Will To Live Charitable Trust.
Each applicant will have the opportunity to enhance and improve their health, happiness and well-being by accessing two funded private counselling/psychologist sessions and a personalised health professional guide tailored to your individual needs and health goals.
Generally going private will mean shorter wait times and more experienced professionals that are dedicated to restoring your health long-term.
To access the fund, you can be on any part of the mental health spectrum.
You do not need to have life-threatening symptoms before you can use this fund.
We encourage everyone that would like to up-skill and improve their health and well-being to make use of the Rural Change funding that is available to them.
HOW DO I ACCESS RURAL CHANGE FUNDING?
Unfortunately our funding is exhausted.
Please contact Rural Support Trust for support.
CHOOSING YOUR COUNSELLOR
Everyone's needs and preferences are different and we want the best possible outcome for you, so here’s a few tips on how to choose a counsellor:
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Research - if they have one, visit their website and see if their background sounds appealing to you
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Think about whether you generally feel more comfortable speaking with someone from the same or a similar gender background to you.
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Think about whether you want someone who understands your spiritual or cultural background
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Shop around. You and the counsellor/s you interact with are only human and naturally not everyone will have perfect chemistry. If you don't feel comfortable with the counsellor you use, you don't have to keep going to them.
Find someone that suits you and that you want on your team.
Remember, you want to pick someone you think you'll be comfortable talking about pretty much anything with and who will work with you in a style that works best for you. When it comes to your emotional well-being, you're allowed to be fussy.
Already have a great counsellor?
Fantastic, you may still be eligible for the Rural Change funding.
Ask your counsellor to contact us: enquiries@willtolivenz.com
