{"id":335522,"date":"2025-01-20T08:21:38","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T12:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=335522"},"modified":"2025-01-20T08:21:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T12:21:38","slug":"trinidadian-psychologist-advocates-for-holistic-counselling-amidst-declining-mental-health-in-the-caribbean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/trinidadian-psychologist-advocates-for-holistic-counselling-amidst-declining-mental-health-in-the-caribbean\/","title":{"rendered":"Trinidadian psychologist advocates for holistic counselling amidst declining mental health in the Caribbean"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dr. Amon Harewood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In a bid to address the worsening mental health crisis in the Caribbean, Dr. Amon Harewood, a Trinidadian counselling psychologist, recently led a seminar in Dominica focused on the critical need for counselling within both the church and the broader community. Dr. Harewood expressed deep concern about the alarming trend in which individuals often seek professional help only after reaching a point of severe mental illness, sometimes beyond the possibility of restoration.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of people come to church\u2026not just to learn about the Bible. They come because they need help and we must be able to help them. That help must not only be at the spiritual realm. It must be holistic,\u201d Dr. Harewood stated, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach to mental health care.<\/p>\n

Dr. Harewood pointed to several factors contributing to the decline in mental health, including the breakdown of family structures, the absence of fathers in the home, weakened economies, and the pervasive use of cellphones and social media. He also cited the Covid-19 pandemic and the devastation caused by major hurricanes as significant catalysts for mental health deterioration among Caribbean populations.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll these issues tend to target the home. The homes become like the breeding ground of all the ills of our society\u2026 and what has significantly increased is child abuse,\u201d he remarked. He warned that the consequences of these challenges manifest in increased deviance, crime, and illicit drug use.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on societal changes, Dr. Harewood noted, \u201cThere were times before when homes had some level of stability because there was a level of discipline. There was a level of respect and families were more together. But today, you are not finding families together.\u201d He shared troubling findings from a survey he conducted two to three years ago in Trinidad, revealing that none of the fifty homes surveyed had both a mother and a father present.<\/p>\n

Dr. Harewood identified cultural differences in family dynamics, stating, \u201cIt has a racial slant too because the Africans are less interested in family life than the Indians in Trinidad. Indians would have a larger family and they would respect their own children to an extent. They will look after their children whether they are married or \u2018shacked up.\u2019\u201d He contrasted this with the situation among some African families, where he noted, \u201cI work with children, and a lot of times, one family may have five children with four different fathers.\u201d<\/p>\n

The seminar, held from January 1-3, 2025, among members of the Dominica Assemblies of Brethren churches, aimed to equip church leaders and interested participants with foundational skills to identify mental health issues and provide necessary support to those in need. Despite acknowledging that the training was limited, Dr. Harewood considered it a significant step toward addressing mental health concerns and enhancing the well-being of both church members and the wider community.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, he expressed hope for future sessions that could extend their reach to teachers and other public and private sector employees. \u201cWe and my colleagues would be available to return to Dominica upon invitation to provide additional training,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

Dr. Harewood highlighted that while it typically takes four to six years to gain professional counselling qualifications, the training provided could foster local experience and enable churches to appoint lay counsellors. This, he believes, would help create a healthier congregation and, by extension, a healthier society.<\/p>\n

While acknowledging that some cases may necessitate professional intervention, Dr. Harewood\u2019s team is ready to assist through live Zoom therapy sessions for clients overseas. He operates at the Phileocare Family Life Center in Tunupuna, Trinidad, which specializes in providing free biblical counselling to the public. This approach integrates solutions based on biblical principles, distinguishing it from secular counselling.<\/p>\n

\u201cNotwithstanding our focus on biblical therapy, we do not discuss religion or delve into differences in church doctrinal beliefs with clients, but instead engage them in a professional manner,\u201d Dr. Harewood explained. He believes that biblical counselling can effectively address core issues, while also recognizing the value of secular counselling.<\/p>\n

Regarding confidentiality, Dr. Harewood assures potential clients that his center has a solid track record. Clients are required to sign a consent form that confirms their acceptance of biblical counselling and includes a confidentiality clause.<\/p>\n

Dr. Harewood is well-qualified in his field, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Psychology and Counseling, a Master of Arts in Psychology and Counseling (Hons) from the Caribbean Nazarene College, and a Doctorate in Theology and Christian counseling (Hons.) from the Caribbean College of the Bible International. He serves as a therapist to individuals, couples, and families at the Phileocare Family Life Centre.<\/p>\n

The seminar was organized by the Dominica Assembly of Brethren\u2019s branches in Salisbury, Roseau, Laudat, Petite Savanne\/Bellevue, and Cochrane, and convened at the Roseau Gospel Hall, marking a proactive step towards addressing the mental health challenges facing the Caribbean region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In a bid to address the worsening mental health crisis in the Caribbean, Dr. Amon Harewood, a Trinidadian counselling psychologist, recently led a seminar in Dominica focused on the critical need for counselling within both the church and the broader…","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":335524,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_cbd_carousel_blocks":"[]","footnotes":""},"categories":[17,235,9,27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-335522","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health","category-homepage-carousel","category-news","category-religion"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nTrinidadian psychologist advocates for holistic counselling amidst declining mental health in the Caribbean - 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