Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) & CBT Masterclass Day program
About Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) & CBT Masterclass Day program
The Cognitive Behaviour Therapy- CBT Day Program is designed for people wanting to gain a better understanding how their negative thinking patterns and unhelpful behaviours contribute to their mental illness. A range of practical skills will be explored how to respond to unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, behaviours, and distressing emotions. This CBT program runs for 8 sessions before transiting into the CBT Masterclass for another 8 sessions.
This program may be suitable for you if:
- You have been feeling low in mood or struggling with overwhelming anxiety.
- You have been feeling little or no enjoyment in your usual activities.
- You are finding it hard to switch off or relax at the end the of the day and finding that you are worrying about different things.
- You are feeling little motivation.
- You are juggling to keep up with your daily tasks and feeling overwhelmed.
Program content
- Understanding anxiety
- Understanding depression
- Challenging distorted thinking
- Developing healthy self-esteem
- Goal setting and relaxation
- Emotions management and regulation
- Coping with change
- Changing unhelpful behaviours
- Creating wellness plan
What you will experience
Throughout this program, you will participate in group sessions of between 8-12 participants that are led by allied health professionals. Participants will be supported to share lived experiences, and to learn evidence-based coping strategies and skills. Each session focuses on exploring a practical skill that you will have time to practice before the next session, as well as shared with the group what you have learnt for feedback and input.
Treatment objectives
Objective 1
Understanding Thoughts and Beliefs - Learn about how your unhelpful thoughts and beliefs can contribute to how you feel and develop strategies to develop more balanced perceptions to get you through difficult situations.
Objective 2
Understanding and Managing Emotions- Learn how to respond to stressful emotions more effectively, as well as exploring the role of emotions.
Objective 3
Shifting Unhelpful Behaviours - Learn to identify and reduce maladaptive behaviours (e.g., rumination, avoidance, perfectionism, procrastination and self-defeating actions), and utilise structured problem solving and other practical strategies to manage stressful situations or issues.
Objective 4
Creating a Wellness Plan – develop your own individualised wellness plan to help you maintain well-being and reduce your vulnerability to uncomfortable emotions.
What's included
Education
To develop or refine new skills and strategies,
Action Plans
Step-by-step activities to help you put new skills into practice,
Workbooks
To guide you though education, reflection and exercises designed to tackle your symptoms
Extra Resources
Tools to help you overcome common challenges
Progress Tracking
Questionnaires to help you monitor your symptoms and/or progress
Check-ins
Support between treatments to help keep things on track
How to get started
FOR NEW PATIENTS to access this treatment, we will need a valid referral from your general practitioner to one of our psychiatrists at South Eastern Private Hospital who will complete a preadmission assessment with you to ensure that the treatment is suitable for you. Referrals can be sent via our online referral on our website - www.southeasternprivate.com.au (i.e., under the referral section). FOR EXISTING MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS to access this treatment, simply discuss with your treating psychiatrist at South Eastern Private Hospital who will then assess your suitability and if appropriate, will refer you to our day programs. General enquiries about this treatment can be made by calling 03 9549 0111.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will find this program helpful?
People who are struggling with depression, anxiety or feeling overwhelmed by their stress and emotions. This program will also benefit people who are finding it difficult to cope with life demands, such as work, study, relationships, or caring for others.
When does this treatment start, and how long does it take?
This treatment is designed to be completed within 16 weeks (8 weeks for CBT Day Program and 8 weeks for CBT Masterclass).
Participants attend sessions every Monday from 9:30am to 12.300pm. Morning tea is provided. The treatment can be started any week of the year, and is for admitted patients only.
How much does it cost?
Patients are admitted as a day patient and as such, can claim their attendance via their health fund. Privately paying or funding via TAC/DVA are also an option. We ask that patients confirm any applicable out-of-pocket excess or gap costs directly with South Eastern Private Hospital by calling 03 9549 0111.
