Our Latest Addition!

I apologize for my lack of recent blog postings…I had some sort of viral bug last week. Anything that absolutely didn’t need to get done…didn’t. I’m back on the mend now…or at least I’ve decided that is going to be my approach this week.

Here is a picture of an orientation session that Melanie is having with Carolyne, our newest addition to the Bergen & Associates Counselling team. Melanie, our office manager, works four days per week, allowing her to take her parents to appointments and generally taking care of herself–lunch with friends. She practices what we preach–self care. We can all learn something from her. That left us without someone dedicated to answer phones…inquiries about counselling, appointment changes and so forth

We found Carolyne, a Winnipegger at heart who, after meandering with her family to live in various places, has found her way back to Winnipeg. Carolyne has been with us for just over a month, with a lot of experience working with clients in various government and banking programs. We are thrilled to have her. Her last boss is not thrilled that we have her, but I think would be pleased that she has found a place to use her great skills. Carolyne Nickel is working Thursdays with us, and may pick up extra hours from time to time. In an amazingly short amount of time, she has picked up on all sorts of details to provide our clients with the information they need.

In addition to work at Bergen and Associates Counselling, Carolyne is busy with studies on a part time basis, as well as having an active family.

It’s been a little interesting for me to have Carolyne around. Though she has an extra “e” on the end, our names are pronounced the same…I can’t remember ever having worked so closely with someone with the same name. I’m suspecting there will be the odd confusion as we sort out which Carolyn/e people are looking to speak to.

Welcome, Carolyne! I trust that your time at Bergen and Associates will be ones in which all involved are richer for the experience. May it be life-giving for you!