Group Therapy
Group therapy is a great way to practice skills and techniques learned in individual sessions, and it's all done in a supportive, safe environment. Our therapists have a keen eye for spotting areas of challenge and strength that we may not always notice on our own.
Our groups cover a wide range of topics, including social confidence, making and keeping friends, attention and concentration, dealing with feelings, and problem-solving skills. We also work on things like body language, perspective-taking, turn-taking, and sensory and motor skills.
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Our programs are evidence-based and tailored to the needs of each group, with experienced professionals leading the way. Typically, our group therapy programs run for 8 to 10 weeks, with weekly sessions, but we're flexible and can adjust to meet the needs of the group.
So if you're looking for a fun, supportive way to build up your skills and improve your social connections, group therapy might just be the thing for you!
Our Groups
CBT for anxiety
6 - 10 people per group
10 weekly sessions
Cognitive behavioural therapy is highly effective in the treatment of anxiety disorders, regardless of the specific type of fear that is causing difficulties.
Objectives of the group include:
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Understanding anxiety, worry and fear
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Importance of worry thoughts and how to challenge them
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Tackling fears through graduated exposure
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Cognitive restructuring in everyday life
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Identifying automatic thoughts and general thinking errors
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Disputing anxious behaviours
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When: Run each school term, dependent on minimum of 6 participants per group
Where: Groups held in both Atherton and Ravenshoe
Cost: $75 per session - rebates available
Drumbeat
6 - 10 people per group
10 weekly sessions
Drumbeat is a 10 week music therapy program that uses components of psychology to improve empathy, impulse control, and self-esteem of participants.
Additionally the program increases participants understanding of health and appropriate relationships while reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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When: Run each school term, dependent on minimum of 6 participants per group
Where: Groups held in both Atherton and Ravenshoe
Cost: $75 per session - rebates available
Shark Cage
6 - 10 people
8 weekly sessions
The Shark Cage is a program that aims to heal and empower people who have experienced domestic and family violence or sexual assault. This program will help you to tell the difference between Shark (abusive partner) and Dolphin (healthy partner) behaviors, and unhealthy and healthy relationships. Trained facilitators will take you through the 5 Steps in the Shark Cage framework you will learn about the impacts of trauma, your Human Rights, how to manage strong emotions, recognise & trust your Shark Cage alarm, develop assertiveness skills & build your sense of self worth & empowerment. You will also create your personal Treasure Chest of tools to help you on your healing journey.
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When: Run each school term, dependent on minimum of 6 participants per group
Where: Groups held in both Atherton and Ravenshoe
Cost: $75 per session - rebates available