Responsibilities of the Consultant(s).
Working closely with the ForumCiv team, the counsellor is responsible for:
Conducting initial consultations to understand participants' wellness goals and specific needs, and understanding the goals of the retreat, the profile of the participants and planned activities.
Designing an innovative, structured and flexible itinerary that balances coaching, bonding activities, counselling sessions, wellness activities, and time for relaxation.
Drafting a creative and flexible 2-day program that involves developing session modules, aimed at improving mental wellbeing and resilience among the CEOs.
Designing counselling, mental health, and team building sessions to meet participants needs.
Arranging necessary resources and materials, including presentations, mindfulness exercises, and wellness tools tailored for organizational leaders.
Leading counselling, mindfulness, stress management, and emotional resilience sessions.
Creating an interactive, and participatory environment and providing a safe space for participants to share and reflect.
Ensuring that the sessions delivery is inclusive, recognizing and respecting the diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities among partners.
Offering private, small group and/or large group counselling where needed, and addressing personal or professional challenges affecting CEOs' well-being
Providing partners with post activity resources by the end of the retreat to act as reference points for mental health support.
Collecting feedback to evaluate the retreat's impact on participants' well-being and identify areas for improvement in future retreats
Report writing on the retreat sessions, outcomes, and key insights for reporting purposes and organizational learning.
What our participants will be expecting:
Mindful Relaxation: Unwind with therapeutic treatments, guided sessions, and peaceful meditation to restore balance and promote wellness.
Team Bonding: Engage with nature and interactive team activities that nurture solidarity in a relaxed, inspiring environment.
Wellness Insights: Gain practical tools and strategies to support mental and emotional well-being in leadership.
Unstructured Time: Enjoy personal moments for quiet reflection or casual networking.
Qualifications of the consultant(s).
The assignment is expected to be undertaken by a team of diverse individuals meeting the needs for this retreat. It should consist of at least a counselling psychologist and a wellness coach.
Academic background in social work, clinical psychology, counselling, or a related mental health field from an accredited university.
Must be registered with the Counsellors and Psychologists Board of Kenya, and or ICF Accredited, in health and wellness coaching, such as a Certified Executive Wellness Coach (CEWC), National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), or Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist (CCWS).
A minimum of 5 years clinical experience in counselling, including crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and mental health support among senior leaders, and 5 years' experience in working with executives, senior leaders, or professionals in high-stress environments for the wellness coach.
Familiarity with stress management, resilience-building, and executive mental health challenges is highly valuable.
Expertise in facilitating group workshops and one on one counselling focused on executive stress, burnout prevention, mindfulness, and emotional resilience tailored for senior leaders.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to integrate mental well-being approaches with team-building activities and leadership development.
Ability to design and implement wellness programs, workshops, and retreats that foster rejuvenation, improved mental health, and organizational productivity.