Group counseling is often the place where people are introduced to the concept of talking about a problem. There is a feeling of relief when a person finds out that he or she is not the only one with certain feelings or going through a certain situation. Groups can help people open up or decide to pursue private sessions with a counselor.

Here's a sample list of some group topics:
Life in Africa is not about safaris and souvenirs every day - adjustment issues
Living instead of existing when there is turbulence in your country? What do you say to your small children and/or adolescents?
Help! I need to control my anger!
How do you deal with things that are happening with your family and loved ones in the States when you are so far away?
Other groups are available or can be developed and presented as the need arises.

Here's a list of some motivational presentations for your staff :
Anger management
Alcohol and substance use/abuse issues
Communication skills
How to have a life outside of work
Other groups are available or can be developed also and presented as the need arises

The goal of staff presentations is to achieve a level of understanding and
acceptance that objectives can be met using the resources of all the
staff, regardless of nationalities, belief systems, gender.  Flexibility
and blending of ideas are key components to bringing about any goal.
Living in Africa and working with host country nationals, Americans and
other foreigners has given Frances different insights and perspectives
about the workplace. The richness of diverse cultures, work ethics, and
personalities frequently cause frustration and disputes among workers when
there is not agreement on how to get the work done.  Frances has
translated some American culture and work habits to local workers and to
their American co-workers (who sometimes forget that there are
differences) as well as giving the Americans some outlook on local
practices.    Frances can assist your staff in seeing that "different"
does not mean "wrong" and change can benefit the corporation and the
individual.

Here's a partial list of some presentation topics for your staff:
1. When does alcohol use become alcohol abuse?
2. Translating and tailoring anger management to fit host nation culture
3. Communication skills - does "bad" always mean "bad"?
4. Dealing with frustrations
5. HIV/AIDS in the workplace
6. What does time mean to you?

HIV/AIDS - a malady that affects the home, business, even our leisure
time.  It's in people's conversations every day.  Many people are touched
by it on a personal basis but they do not want to talk about it every day.

They want to hide from it, sometimes with the hope that it will just go
away.   HIV does not go away and it becomes a more prevalent part of a
person's life with each passing day.  People need to talk.  Frances has
worked with and continues to work with those infected with the disease as
well as their family members.   She has seen firsthand the changes in
their lives and she has listened as people have cried and sometimes
finally learned to laugh and live with this modern-day scourge. 

Her compassion, empathy, and knowledge give her the ability to be one of those
who helps others to live positively with this disease.  Frances can help
those infected with the disease reveal their status to their loved ones
and she can help the all of those involved  live instead of exist.