Dolly & Associates Ltd.

www.dollyandassociates.co

mKhadija Andrews

Agency Presentation

CEP 596

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

Dolly & Associates

OverviewClick icon to add picture

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

Click icon to add pictureDolly & 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 CounselingSome 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

Method of Service Delivery

Services at Dolly & Associates are delivered in three forms:

Counseling Services

Workshops and Seminars Services

Consultation Services.

Staff EmployedProfession/ Job Title Area of Specialty

Social Worker, Behavior Change Consultant

Critical Incident & Post Trauma Mgmt., Dispute Resolution & Conflict Mgmt., Org. Behavior, Family Counseling

Social Worker; Organization Consultant

Women & Men Marital; Family Counseling; Org. Development

Social Worker Family Counseling

Social Worker Men’s Issues, Anger, Conflict, Trauma Mgmt. & Counseling, Critical Incident Debriefing, Family Counseling

Social Worker Group Work, EAP Specialist, Anger Management, Conflict Resolution

Social Worker Adolescents, Grief & Loss Counseling, Work Place Issues

Social Worker Mediation, Counseling with Penal, Marital & Family Issues, Delinquency Issues with Adolescents & Adult Males

Staff Employed

Profession/ Job Title Area of Specialty

Counselor Relationship Issues

Medical Doctor Drug Testing

Developmental Psychologist Family Counseling

Psychotherapist Trauma Management, Family Counseling & Gender Issues, Drama & Play Therapy with Children & Adolescents

Psych-Counselor Group Work, Individual Counseling, Young Adults & Children

Psychologist Managing Youth, Psychological Testing

Psych-Counselor Individual & Couples Counseling, Group Therapy

CRCs & Internships

Certified Rehab Counselors

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

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.

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.

What I likedExtensive 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

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