Janet Meyer

Provider Type: Social WorkerMobile: 021 296-9499Locations that you work: I am based in Waimate, South Canterbury however I am happy to travel to meet with kiritaki anywhere within the Timaru, Waimate and Oamaru Districts (subject to ACC approval). I’m available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday afternoons also some weekends.Skills and Experience: I have experience working with families, individuals and children navigating the health sector, court system and Care and Protection arena. Prenatal and neonatal baby loss. Comprehensive parenting assessments.Cultural Experience: I am a culturally relevant Social Worker. Mana enhanced practice, this guides me to deepen my understanding of the key Maori values, practices, concepts and key events that have impacted Maori. To engage with whanau to recognise the significance of identity, belonging and connection.Specialist Area: I have a special interest working with women, children and young people. Child disability and baby loss.Qualifications/Style of Therapy: Bachelor of Social Work- Open Polytechnic of New Zealand. Solution focussed and Strengths based, Person/client-led.How long have you been Practising: I have been practising since 2016I am passionate to support people in crisis and talk to them and help them make good decisions under pressure and develop future plans to improve their situation. I am a good listener and can provide supervised access if required. I am happy to link people with Community resources and WINZ benefits and help to secure stable accommodation. I can advise people on their rights and find opportunities for them to live their best life.