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Comprehensive Support Services For Professionals
At Viriya Community Services (VCS), we are committed to supporting professionals in the social services, healthcare, and corporate sectors by providing specialised resources that foster both personal well-being and professional growth. We understand the unique challenges faced by those in helping roles and strive to create a space where professionals can receive the support, training, and guidance they need to thrive. Our services are designed to address both the emotional demands of the work and the professional development needs of individuals, enabling them to better serve their communities while maintaining their own health and resilience.
How Can We Help?
Training Programmes
Professional training
We organise professional trainings for social workers, counsellors, psychologists, doctors, nurses and allied health professional. Email us at griefsupport@viriya.org.sg to join our mailing list and be updated of the latest training workshops.
Clinical Certificate in Family-focused Grief & Loss Therapy (NEW with PCG funding approved!)
This course provides structured knowledge and practical approaches for supporting families through grief and loss, with an emphasis on family dynamics and systemic interventions. The programme includes three full days of lectures and two half-day group supervision sessions.
The Use of DBT in Helping Young Adults with Mental Health and Self-harm Behaviours
This two-day programme focuses on equipping practitioners with Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills to work effectively with young adults experiencing mental health challenges and self-harming behaviours.
“Great trainer, training, interactive and stimulating” & “Excellent trainer, learnt a lot from Sylvia. Also appreciate you bringing in your knowledge in other areas like somatic experiencing practice, IFS in addition to DBT!”
The Use of DBT in Grief and Loss
This two-day programme introduces the application of DBT strategies in grief therapy, supporting clients in managing intense emotions and working through the grieving process.
“Sylvia is a good trainer, her training was engaging, interactive and hands-on. She incorporated the used of videos, music, case studies, personal sharing, activities and exercises in her training. It made the training vibrant, enriching and fun.”
Services for Helping Professionals
Personal therapy for professionals
Are you feeling compassion fatigue, looking for safe space to attend to your personal well-being?
Book an appointment Referral Form to speak with our psychotherapist/clinical psychologist.
Clinical supervision for professionals
- Individual/group supervision for FSC social workers and FAM@FSC counsellors
- Supervision of supervision for supervisors
- Online/face-to-face session
For further enquiry, please email us at vtc@viriya.org.sg.
Employee Assistance Programmes
Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a comprehensive wellness initiative designed to support both private companies and social service agencies in fostering a caring, resilient, and thriving workplace environment. The EAP aims to provide employees with access to mental health support, resources, and skill-building opportunities to address a wide range of challenges both in and outside the workplace.
Services Provided Under EAP
- Counselling for Work-Related Issues
- We offer confidential one-on-one counselling to employees to address work-related stressors, interpersonal conflicts, burnout, and any mental health concerns impacting job performance or personal well-being.
- Group Therapy & Psychoeducational Workshops
- Led by our experienced counsellors, psychotherapists and clinical psychologists, we conduct group therapy sessions and psychoeducational talks on various mental health issues, including:
- Adult ADHD
- Low Self-Esteem
- Anxiety & Mood Disorders
- Emotional Regulation & Stress Management
- Led by our experienced counsellors, psychotherapists and clinical psychologists, we conduct group therapy sessions and psychoeducational talks on various mental health issues, including:
- Workplace Grief Support
- We offer specialised grief support to help employees navigate through difficult times of loss, whether it is the death of a colleague, a personal loss, or a crisis situation. This includes:
- Job loss: Providing compassionate support and guidance to employees navigating the emotional impact of job loss.
- Bereavement Counselling: For employees mourning the loss of a colleague or loved one.
- Crisis Counselling: For incidents like workplace accidents, sudden changes, or trauma.
- Psychoeducation Talks on Grief & Loss: Educating employees on how to cope with grief, provide support to grieving colleagues, and maintain mental well-being during difficult times.
- We offer specialised grief support to help employees navigate through difficult times of loss, whether it is the death of a colleague, a personal loss, or a crisis situation. This includes:
Benefits of Our EAP
- Enhanced Employee Well-Being: By providing a safe, confidential space for employees to address personal and work-related issues, we help improve their mental health, job satisfaction, and overall well-being.
- Increased Productivity: Mental wellness support can reduce absenteeism, increase engagement, and help employees stay focused and productive.
- Crisis Support: Immediate support during crises (job loss, accidents, or bereavement) helps employees process their emotions and return to normal functioning more quickly.
- Stronger Organizational Culture: Offering emotional support fosters a caring workplace environment, which can improve retention, loyalty, and morale.
To learn more about how we can support your team with our Employee Assistance Programme, or if you are interested in scheduling a consultation or workshop, please email us at vtc@viriya.org.sg. We are here to ensure that your organisation thrives by taking care of the mental and emotional well-being of your employees.
