Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Day Program
About Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Day Program
This 12-session program is based on the principles of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (or ACT) and is designed to teach you proven strategies for accepting difficult thoughts & emotions while still committing to action. It teaches participants how to use mindfulness to tolerate painful thoughts and feelings to they have less of an impact, allowing the participant to clarify what is truly important and meaningful in life.
This program may be suitable for you if:
- You've been feeling increasingly stressed, tense, or tired lately.
- You seem to be stuck in the way you feel and would love to learn how to get out of this cycle.
- You are ready and willing to learn new skills to change the way you feel.
- You have a tendency to avoid thoughts, emotions or social settings.
Program content
- Understanding the ACT hexaflex
- Defusing from thoughts
- Self-compassion
- Choosing acceptance
- Increasing connection
- Strengthening values
- Committing to Action
What you will experience
Throughout this program you will participate in group sessions. The group will be led by qualified allied health professionals who will support group participants to share lived experiences, and to learn practical skills and evidence-based strategies for managing thoughts and emotions. Each session focuses on exploring a practical skill you can use to begin changing the vicious cycle of chronic stress.
Treatment objectives
Objective 1
Understand what psychological flexibility is and how the 6 core ACT processes can improve your connection with leading a more meaningful life.
Objective 2
Learn a variety of defusion strategies to improve your relationship with negative thoughts.
Objective 3
Identify avoidance and learn how to be more accepting and self-compassionate.
Objective 4
Use mindfulness to be more connected with the present moment and what/who is really important to you.
Objective 5
Identify meaningful values and how to use this understand to live an authentic life.
What's included
Education
To develop or refine new skills and strategies.
Workbooks
To guide you through education, reflection and exercises designed to tackle your symptoms.
Action Plans
Step-by-step activities to help you put new skills into practice.
Extra Resources
Tools to help you overcome common challenges.
Progress Tracking
Questionnaires to help you monitor your symptoms and/or progress.
How to get started
For you to access this treatment, we will need a valid referral from a medical practitioner and to complete a preadmission assessment with you to ensure that the treatment is suitable for you. Referrals can be sent through to sco.dayprograms@aurorahealth.com.au. For information on this program please contact the South Coast Private Hospital Day Programs Team T: 02 4286 6847
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
South Coast Private has contract arrangements and approved programs with majority of private health funds, however, there may be some out of pocket expenses based on your level of cover. Patients that do not have private health insurance need to contact us to obtain cost estimate for day programs attendance.
Who will find this program helpful?
Individuals who have a diagnosis of a mood or anxiety disorder and want to learn ways of accepting and living with their condition.
