DC thanks their employment advisor
DC accessed employment support from TALKWORKS to help with their return to work. In the below testimonial, they share how accessing employment support has made a difference to them:
Before working with the TALKWORKS Employment Advisor, I felt confused about my time away from work due to sickness and how I would manage returning to work.
Working with the advisor helped me talk through my worries and fears, which gave me more clarity. Together, we developed an action plan that felt manageable. We also focused on practical steps, including how I could share my experiences with my employer in a way that would help me feel supported when returning to work.
The advisor provided a safe space for me to talk about the things affecting me and helped me make sense of them. They also supported me to develop a practical action plan, using a structured tool that guided me through the key things to consider when returning to work and accessing the right support.
Since completing the sessions, I have returned to work. The support I received has helped me focus on what I need to manage better at work and reassured me that it is okay to feel unsettled at times.
Overall, the process has been very beneficial. I felt heard and supported, while also being actively involved in creating my own plan to return to work.
If you are experiencing stress, worry or anxiety as a result of work, you are not alone and help is available. Our employment support team help people who are accessing our service to find, stay in and get back to work. As well as one-to-one support, the team offer a range of wellbeing workshops that can help with interview preparation, CV writing and job applications and support you with reasonable adjustments.