Social Work
What are the roles of social workers? They provide practical help to people facing difficult social issues such as family violence, grief, mental health, stress management, to name a few.
How do they do this? By enabling people to find their own solutions when they encounter these difficulties. The role of social workers is to accompany and help individuals resolve or prevent personal, family or social problems. They often work with the individual and their family, while collaborating with other professionals such as doctors, physiotherapists or occupational therapists.
Social workers are trained to understand the functioning and problems of society, as well as different human behaviors. Their strength lies in their ability to analyze complicated social situations and build adapted programs to help. They assist you identifying the source of stress or the origin of difficulties, strengthen your coping skills and find effective solutions to your problems.
Description from the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec.
What happens during an appointment?
Consultations are usually 50 minutes long and once a week, but can be bi-weekly. At an initial consultation, the professional will ask you questions about what brings you here and what you want to do next. Then, you explore the results you are looking for and how to know if there is improvement. Together, you choose one or a few elements to work on that are a priority for you. Some exercises to do at home may be recommended, or you may be guided to other resources in the community.
What is mental health?
Mental health is any health situation or condition that causes a person to experience psychological distress. Here are some examples: grief or loss of any kind, a separation, having to live with a precarious health diagnosis or a chronic illness, depressive or anxious symptoms, high stress, professional burnout, trauma, to name a few. All of these, and more, can affect our daily functioning and sometimes even give us dark thoughts. We must not stay alone with these difficulties. Support and concrete approaches are available to help you regain control of your life and stay on track.What is parent-adolescent conflict?
Parent-adolescent conflicts can occur within a family. These conflicts often arise from a breakdown in the positive bond or from communication difficulties. A social worker can analyze these dynamics and help family members rebuild positive ties.What is parental assistance?
Social workers can support parents in their parenting skills, in their relationship with their child, and in their hectic daily lives. The help social workers provide is designed to meet the needs of both child and parent in their social roles. After all, parents are essential pillars of a child’s development.What is a social role?
A social role is a role that comes with responsibilities to others or to society. For example, being an employee, being a student, being a parent, being a sibling, etc. These social roles can be difficult to carry and can weigh heavily on a person’s mental health. A social worker can help the person to juggle these social roles, so that he or she can better respond to them and create a balanced life.
Social workers qualities
Listening and communication skills to understand people’s problems and propose effective and concrete solutions.
Being open to others and respecting values. Part of their work is to examine social realities without judgement.
They are interested in defending human rights to better guide you.
Our professionnals
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Evgeni NedelchevSocial worker -
Sarah Guité TremblaySocial worker
Evgeni Nedelchev
It comes as no surprise that Evgeni is passionate about intervention, helping relationships and mental health. He specializes in working with children/teenagers and their parents. His experience in the school system and with autistic clients gives him a gentle, comforting approach with children and teenagers. His work with complex traumas and behavioral disorders makes him highly versatile in his field of expertise. Social work enables him to help parents build solid pillars around their children.
As a hobby, Evgeni enjoys reading about various subjects such as giftedness, behavioral disorders and sexology. He also enjoys long walks and paddleboarding. He practices this sport on the region’s beautiful waterways.
Passionate about her profession, Sarah is driven by a deep desire to help others overcome their challenges whether social, personal, or psychological. Her versatility, dedication, and compassionate listening make her a trusted professional, capable of tailoring her approach to the specific needs of each individual. Always eager to grow, she regularly participates in additional training to refine her skills and stay current in her field.
Outside of work, Sarah finds balance by spending time with animals and hiking in nature. These activities help her recharge, stay grounded, and nurture both her motivation and well-being.