Introduction to Mood and Anxiety Disorders Day Program
About Introduction to Mood and Anxiety Disorders Day Program
This 8-week program is is based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or CBT) and designed for people who want to identify, understand, and change unhelpful patterns of thinking which may be negatively affecting their day-to-day lives. It deals with how your current thoughts and behaviours affect you and helps you to create a plan for moving forward with your recovery.
This program may be suitable for you if:
- You are ready and willing to learn new skills to make positive Behavioural changes.
- You would like skills to manage your anxiety or depression.
- You are stuck in a cycle of low mood and motivation and would like to learn a way to get out of this cycle.
- Your thoughts are impacting your mood and day to day life and you would like to learn how to cope.
- You have difficulty managing difficult emotions and would like strategies to help.
Program content
- Understanding Mood Disorders
- Understanding Anxiety Disorders
- Unhelp Thinking
- Challenging Beliefs
- Managing Distress
- Understanding and Managing Emotions
- Behavioural Activation
- Maintaining a Balanced Lifestyle
- Creating a Wellness Plan
What you will experience
Throughout this program you will participate in weekly group sessions. The group will be led by a qualified allied health professional who will support group participants to learn the principles behind cognitive behavioural therapy and acquire practical skills and evidence-based strategies for managing anxiety and depression symptoms. Practicing learnt skills between sessions is encouraged.
Treatment objectives
Objective 1
Understanding depression - Learn about factors that can contribute to or perpetuate depression and learn behavioural strategies to improve mood.
Objective 2
Understanding anxiety - Gain a better understanding of the causes and function of anxiety and develop strategies to manage distress.
Objective 3
Understanding Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Learn the impact thoughts have on mood and behaviours and how to utilise thought challenging techniques to reframe unhelpful thoughts/beliefs.
Objective 4
Understanding Emotions - Learn the purpose of emotions and factors that influence emotions. Learn emotional regulation skills.
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 Plan
Step-by-step activities to help you put new skills into practice.
Progress Tracking
Questionnaires to help you monitor your symptoms and/or progress.
Extra Resources
Tools to help you overcome common challenges.
How to get started
Individuals interested in attending this program will need a referral from a Psychiatrist with admission rights to South Coast Private Hospital. General enquiries can be made by contacting the South Coast Private Hospital Day Programs Team via telephone: 02 4286 6847 or email: sco.dayprograms@aurorahealth.com.au
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will find this program helpful?
This program is designed for people who want greater control over their depression or anxiety disorder through application of proven Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques.
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.
