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There are three main offices:
22 Marli StreetNew TownPort of SpainTrinidad & Tobago, W.I
Cnr. of George & Mary StreetSangre GrandeTrinidad & Tobago, W.I.
Riverside DriveGulf View Link RoadLa RomainTrinidad & Tobago, W.I.
Dolly & Associates
More Information about the practice:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1 (868) 622-8422 / 1 (868) 622-8722
24hr HOTLINE: 1 (868) 628-9751
Fax: 1 (868) 628-2915
Dolly & Associates
OverviewClick icon to add picture
Dolly & Associates is a private practice. However this is also employed by government agencies to run programs in both the education system and social services sector.
On their website it states:
“We recognize that our clients are the experts in understanding the culture, practices and procedures that guide their functioning and we are steadfast in our resolve to partner with our clients in developing strategies and collaboratively charting the way forward.”
Mission and Vision
VISION
“Promoting
Empowerment within an
environment of Love,
Support and Mutual
Respect, through Service
to others.”
MISSION
“The empowerment of
individuals, groups,
communities and
organizations to develop
their fullest potential.”
Services Provided
Click icon to add pictureDolly & Associates provides many services which include:
Community Based Programs
School Based Programs
24 Hour Hotline
Individual Counseling
Group and Family Counseling
Employees Assistance Programs
Policy formulation and implementation
Psychological Testing
Crisis Management and Debriefing
School Based Programs
Services include:
Psychological Testing
Emotional and Behavioral
Assessment-EQ/ IQ/ Behavior/ Development
Student Support Programmes
Guidance Services
Mentoring Services
Visioning / Goal Setting
Community Based Programs
These programmes cover a range of subject matter:
Conflict Resolution
Mediation
Stress Management
Leadership
Sex and Sexuality
Social & Personal Competence
Family & Community Violence
Individual & Group CounselingSome of the areas addressed are:
Parenting and Family Issues
Adolescent and Young Adults
Career Guidance
Marital and Sibling Issues
Stress and Anger Management
Grief and Trauma Counseling
Alcohol and other Drug Issues
Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Adoption
Policy formulation and
implementation
Services include the development of policies to cover areas such as:
Alcohol, Drug Use and Abuse
Harassment including Sexual
AIDS / HIV
Anti-discriminatory Practice
Workplace violence
Psychological Testing
Some of the psychological assessments offered include:
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Personality
Intelligence
Achievement
Autism
Aspergers
Client Populations
Persons with disabilities
Person dealing with crisis (accidents, family issues, etc)
Business places and employers
National Ministry of Education and Social Development
Schools
Families and private citizens requiring counseling
Method of Service Delivery
Services at Dolly & Associates are delivered in three forms:
Counseling Services
Workshops and Seminars Services
Consultation Services.
Staff EmployedProfession/ Job Title Area of Specialty
Social Worker, Behavior Change Consultant
Critical Incident & Post Trauma Mgmt., Dispute Resolution & Conflict Mgmt., Org. Behavior, Family Counseling
Social Worker; Organization Consultant
Women & Men Marital; Family Counseling; Org. Development
Social Worker Family Counseling
Social Worker Men’s Issues, Anger, Conflict, Trauma Mgmt. & Counseling, Critical Incident Debriefing, Family Counseling
Social Worker Group Work, EAP Specialist, Anger Management, Conflict Resolution
Social Worker Adolescents, Grief & Loss Counseling, Work Place Issues
Social Worker Mediation, Counseling with Penal, Marital & Family Issues, Delinquency Issues with Adolescents & Adult Males
Staff Employed
Profession/ Job Title Area of Specialty
Counselor Relationship Issues
Medical Doctor Drug Testing
Developmental Psychologist Family Counseling
Psychotherapist Trauma Management, Family Counseling & Gender Issues, Drama & Play Therapy with Children & Adolescents
Psych-Counselor Group Work, Individual Counseling, Young Adults & Children
Psychologist Managing Youth, Psychological Testing
Psych-Counselor Individual & Couples Counseling, Group Therapy
CRCs & Internships
Certified Rehab Counselors
There are no CRCs employed at Dolly & Associates.
However there is counseling with persons with disabilities as well as those with substance abuse issues.
N.B. In Trinidad, counselors do not have to have certification to practice Rehab Counseling
Internships & Practicum
Dolly & Associates accepts students for internships and practicum.
However there interns are usually graduate psychology and social work students. As rehab counseling is not the main focus of the practice.
Agency Highlights
Multi faceted approach to treatment.
Many professionals with many areas of specialty.
Very interested in developing young and inexperienced professionals.
Very committed to working with children and in the education system.
What I likedExtensive work with children
Multiple interns present
Strong focus on therapy
Strong focus on adjustment
Ability to learn about psychology testing
Ability to learn about consultation and workshops
Wisdom for other students
Pursue an internships/ practicum working with populations you want to work with
Do as many shadowing experiences and volunteer opportunities as possible
Take time to understand all the codes of conduct and ethical issues within your area
Enjoy what you do; when your having fun it doesn’t feel like work