STUDENT NUMBER: 5314-294-2
SEMESTER: 1
COURSE CODE: PYC 3705
ASSIGNMENT 01
TITLE; Experiencing a counseling organization
DATE: 20th March 2014
ADDRESS: 10,Frederick Bonnefin, Forest-side. Mauritius
Table of contents
Introduction…………………………………………………………… 3
Organisational history and profile……………………………………… 3
How I got to know about T1 Diams and my first impressions………….. 5
T1 Diams main area of focus……………………………………………..5
Social issues that T1 Diams has to deal with……………………………. 8
T1 Diams a counseling context…………………………………………. 9
Proof of proper research……………………………………………… 10
Introduction
I have chosen to look at T1 Diams because of my encounters with them since now nearly two years. I will use my knowledge from my studies of transformative counseling encounters to critically reflect on my observation of the setting of the organization.
Organisational History and Profile
What they are about
T1 Diams is a non profit organization with over two hundred diabetics members associated to it. The organization has just celebrated its 8th anniversary having begun its work officially in Mauritius in 2006. The organization depends solely on CSR funding as well as donations from individual donors. They employ a total of twelve members of staff consisting of a manager, an administrative secretary, a communication officer, a fundraiser, two drivers/field supports, two social workers, one counselor and three diabetic educators.
T1 Diams is an abbreviation for type 1 diabetes mellitus. It is an organization which is working for all the people living in Mauritius suffering from type 1 diabetes. T1 Diams offers a variety of service to its members ranging from education and monitoring of insulin therapy on type 1 diabetes, access to medical equipment, the social integration of type 1 diabetes, educational and recreational