Tension in Quebec homes has increased since the start of the pandemic, a recent Léger poll found.
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Thus, nearly a third of Quebecers (30%) believe that the pandemic has contributed to increasing tensions within their couple or family. A figure that rises to 40% for families with children.
“All things considered, that would be around 200,000 families who have seen an increase in conflict and tension over the past two years and who could certainly benefit from better access to adequate psychosocial services that are well suited to their needs,” said Pierre. -Paul Malenfant, social worker and president of the Order.
The survey conducted at the request of the Order of Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists of Quebec (the Order) also shows that few people are aware of the specialists in marital and family problems.
When questioned on this subject, 48% of respondents did not want to answer or were unable to name a professional, while 27% of respondents spontaneously named the psychologist. Finally, the other respondents suggested a variety of professionals.
“These statistics seem to demonstrate a certain lack of knowledge of the only professional trained specifically to work with couples and families, namely the marriage and family therapist,” said a press release published on Monday.
In Quebec, there are nearly 300 marriage and family therapists who are trained to intervene in the context of marital, family and relational difficulties. With a mastery requiring more than 900 hours of training and internships, they hold the psychotherapist’s license and are able to intervene in many situations.
Reference-www.journaldemontreal.com