BC Teachers Counselling Coverage
BC Teachers Counselling Coverage
The BC Government added has recently added Registered Clinical Counsellors to BC Teachers’ benefits plans. BC Teachers will have increased access to counsellors of their choice as a result that 4 out 5 teachers reported worse mental health during the pandemic and challenges of the last years.
BC Teachers Benefit Plan will now cover the counselling services offered by Registered Clinical Counsellors.
Why BC Teachers could benefit from services offered by BC Registered Counsellors?
BC teachers could benefit from counselling services offered by BC Registered Counsellors in a variety of ways.
Counselling can provide emotional support and help teachers process stress, anxiety, and burnout.
It can also provide guidance in managing challenging situations in the classroom, such as bullying or misbehaving students.
Counselling can also help teachers manage difficult relationships and boundaries with students and colleagues.
Finally, counselling can provide teachers with practical strategies to better manage their own emotional state, enabling them to be more effective in their teaching and able to better support their students.
Counselling can be a valuable resource for BC teachers to draw on as they navigate their daily teaching responsibilities.
What steps should be involved in the selection of a BC Registered Clinical Counsellor?
1. Research: Take the time to research different BC Registered Clinical Counsellors in your area to find one that fits your individual needs. Compare their credentials, specialities, and services to make sure they are qualified to provide the type of help you need. Consider their rates, accessibility, and any additional amenities they offer.
2. Interview: Schedule the first session with the selected BC Registered Clinical Counsellors. During the session, ask questions to get a better understanding of the Counsellor’s philosophy and approach. Discuss the type of help you need and see if it is something the Counsellor is able to provide. This is a paid service. Professional Counsellors will bill their time like any medical professional.
3. Background Check: Conduct an online background check to verify that the Counsellor is a BC Registered Clinical Counsellor. Make sure they have a valid license and have the appropriate qualifications and certifications.
4. Visit: Consider booking a session with the counsellor to get a better feel for their practice This will also allow you to get a better impression of the Counsellor’s approach and attitude.
5. Decision: After conducting all of the necessary research and completing the interview process, make the final decision. Choose the BC Registered Clinical Counsellor that best fits your needs and makes you feel the most comfortable.
Coke Mental Health Counselling
Coke Canada Mental Health Counselling Coverage
Coke Canada increased its employee insurance coverage for Mental Health Counselling from $1,000 to $5,000 per calendar year. Coke now allows more flexibility and its coverage now include Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) from British Columbia Clinical Counselling Associations (BCACC).
The Mental Health Commission of Canada recently reported that 30% of disability claims are due to mental health concerns and Registered Clinical Counsellors can play an important role in supporting the creation of healthy workplaces.
Founded in 1998, BCACC is a nonprofit association with more than 6000 members.
