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Welcome to Dawings!
My name is Carolina Gnad.
I have wide range of experience with a background in nursing and over 20 years working as a counsellor, supervisor, spiritual director and trainer.
I use a holistic and integrative approach in my work with an eclectic mix of Person-Centred, Narrative, Psychotherapy, Gestalt, CBT, TA and other approaches.
I work in private practice and under contract through Dawnings.
Dawnings
- values each person and their journey of life as unique
- is compassionate, empathetic, respectful and non-judgemental
- works towards the growth and wellbeing of the whole person
Dawnings for counselling
Counselling - that sacred safe relationship where I can tell another human being what it is like to be me
Areas of interest include grief and trauma around death and dying, birth trauma, life events, relationship issues, depression and anxiety, assertiveness and conflict resolution.
I have specialised in pregnancy-baby loss including termination/abortion loss. I was founder and co-ordinator of P.A.T.H.S. (Post Abortion Trauma Healing Service) in NZ for around 20 years until I had to step out of roles of responsibility for personal reasons. In that time I gained knowledge and experience in the field, and alongside others working in the pregnancy, abortion and post abortion areas. Note: P.A.T.H.S. has since folded effective May 2021.
Dawnings for supervision
Added vision around client work, reflective practice, ethical tensions and self in the helper or support role
I work with counsellors, counselling students, counsellors, pastors and chaplains, managers, individuals in helping caring roles....
Dawnings for training
Presentations, workshops, seminars available on a range of topics, face to face or via Zoom
See Talks and Training (page button in menu to the left) for more information around training offered.
In more recent years I have had the privilege of being involved in some tutor roles supporting counselling students in their learning and growth through process groups, triads, presentations and assessments.
Dawnings for spiritual direction
Companioning with your faith walk and spiritual journeying.
I enjoy spiritual direction and companioning, founded in Ignatian spirituality, exploring what gives life hope and meaning, and celebrating individual spirituality.
I respect and appreciate the diversity of religious beliefs and spiritual experiences, and welcome the sharing personal realities around spirituality.
Qualifications include
- Diploma in Nursing,
- Diploma in Counselling,
- Certificate in Supervision
- Diploma in NFP Management
- Diploma in Religious Studies
- SEED spiritual director formation,.
I am a full member of the New Zealand Christian Counsellors Association. I have professional supervision and undertake ongoing professional development.
Other Information
Location: Hoon Hay Christchurch
Confidentiality is assured - except where there is serious risk of harm to self / others
Initial sessions enable us to see how working together might suit, look at presenting issues and needs, determine hopes and goals, and explore other options if helpful
Duration of sessions 50 minutes - times and frequency arranged as mutually agreed
Face-to-face or Zoom sessions available
Fees Counselling, Supervision, Spiritual Direction
Counselling $75NZ per session for individuals, $100 per couple
Supervision $100NZ per individual session, $150 per group session
Spiritual direction $60NZ per session
N.B. Please discuss fees if payment is an issue
24 hours notice of cancellation is required else a cancellation fee may apply.
Fees for Presentations, Workshops or Seminars
Presentations $120NZ per hour
Additional expenses will be charged for presentations, workshops or seminars e.g. flights, accommodation, photocopying
I offer specialised training around post abortion issues, recovery and healing, and can tailor presentations, workshops and training to suit groups, churches, health sector and counselling agencies.....
Training is offered both face to face and online.
Virtual training can be organised as a two to three day event or a series of modules.
Carolina uses Zoom for virtual training.
Sessions are invariably interactive - includes presentation of information, Q & A opportunities, and breakout into small groups for discussion.
PDF handouts of the slide material is included in the price.
The THREE DAY POST ABORTION SEMINAR "Hope for the Hurting" takes a comprehensive look at post abortion issues, including coverage of a 14 Guidepost Programme for Post Abortion Healing, which is resource for health practitioners and post abortion support workers.
Day 1: Foundational
- views and beliefs as helpers and health practitioners
- context of abortion and the Web of Influence
- methods of abortion/termination
- initial reactions and therapeutic responding
- introduction to abortion loss and trauma
Day 2: Possible Negative Reactions and How to Respond
- possible short and long term physical, psychological, spiritual, relational impacts
- understanding trauma response
- men and abortion
Day 3: Overview of the "Hope for the Hurting" 14 Guidepost Programme
1. Engagement and storying
2. Pre-pregnancy
3. The pregnancy
4. The abortion decision
5. The event
6. Adjustment
7. Hurts
8. Anger
9 Judgements
10. Victimhood
11. Guilt
12. Forgiveness
13. Continuing bonds
14 Moving forward
I also offer training around general aspects with helping roles or counselling, or the following areas
General Workshop Topics include
- Person-centred active listening skills
- Loss and grief
- Assertiveness and conflict resolution
- Pregnancy decision-making
- Pregnancy-baby loss
- Birth trauma
Abortion is for many is a complex and difficult experience, and each person's experience is unique.
Abortion can impact someone at every level of their being: physically, psychologically, spiritually, relationally, socially.
Some people adjust and have few issues after their abortions.
However, for those who experience negative reactions it can be hard to talk about, so beginning the journey of healing is first about knowing that what I feel or experience around my abortion/termination is okay, and not unusual for what happened.
As a pregnancy loss experience, grief and trauma associated with abortion is a natural response.
Reaching out for help and support can also be difficult, especially if the abortion is cloaked in secrecy or shame for any reason.
But being able to share your story with someone who can really listen and not judge you can begin a process of recovery and healing.
For Help and Support
Greenstone Doors www.greenstonedoors.co.nz
The pregnancy and post abortion service is based in Lower Hutt - but post abortion counsellors are available nationally – some online counselling available
Phone 04 566 5037 or Mobile 022 0395788 (Mon-Fri 9:30am-2pm)
Email office@greenstonedoors.co.nz
The Buttons Project - https://www.buttonsproject.org/
What happened mattered - peer support and sharing after abortion - sharing stories and a button
Email marina@buttonsproject.org.nz
Rachel’s Vineyard NZ - https://rachelsvineyard.org.nz/
Weekend retreats - psychological & spiritual healing from abortion loss & trauma
Contact Wendy Ph 04 974 8693 or 027 733 2990
Pregnancy Counselling Services
Telephone or face-to-face pregnancy and PA counselling - free, confidential
24/7 Phone 0800 773 462 Text 021 289 8727
Hope Community Counselling https://www.thehopecommunitytrust.org/counsellors
General counselling plus counsellors trained in post abortion recovery
Rangiora 03 928 3066 Email support@hopecommunity.co.nz
John Paul II Pregnancy Centre
Pregnancy choice counselling and post abortion support Christchurch
Phone 03 351 3227 (0508 HERE4U Pregnancy Centre)
Pregnancy Choice https://www.pregnancychoice.org.nz/pages/view/hadabortion
A pregnancy choice and post abortion recovery service – based in Tauranga
Living in Colour https://livingincolour.nz https://www.facebook.com/livingincolournz/
Post abortion recovery programme offered with support
Hapai Taumaha Haputanga – Crisis Pregnancy Support
For support with a crisis pregnancy and post abortion counselling
Nelson/Tasman 0800 004 277 Wairarapa 0800 006 277
Pregnancy Centre - Palmerston North
Support with crisis pregnancy and post abortion support
Phone 06 354 2273 Email pregnancycentrepn@inspire.net.nz
Project Rachel – South Auckland
Living in Colour programme
Contact Pauline 0800 111 811 Email projectrachel@xtra.co.nz
Project Rachel - Diocese of Hamilton
https://hamiltondiocese.com/offices/family-ministry/grief-support/healing-after-abortion.php
Confidential caring support and counselling
Phone 905-526-1999 or 1-888-385-3850
Men and Abortion Australian Helpline https://abortiongrief.asn.au/men-and-abortion..php
In NZ counselling and support for men is available through the agencies above
Support After Abortion USA https://supportafterabortion.com/
For information, resources and help.