Dealing With Distress Masterclass Day Program
About Dealing With Distress Masterclass Day Program
This semi-open group program is designed for people who are experiencing difficulties in emotion regulation, impulsivity, frequent interpersonal conflict, and poor coping in stressful situations. Participants must have completed the Dealing with Distress Day Program before enrolling in this masterclass.
Program content
Mindfulness:
- Observing Self
- Distress Tolerance Skills
- Chain Analysis & Missing Link
- Self-Compassion
Mindfulness:
- Wise Mind
- Emotion Regulation
- Build a Life Woth Living
- Overcoming Shame
Mindfulness:
- Reviewing Dialectics
- Interpersonal Effectiveness
- Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships
- Strengthening Identity
What you will experience
Throughout this program you will participate in group sessions which usually have between 8-12 participants. The group will be lead 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 and distress, emotions and relationships. This masterclass offers more advanced techniques and incorporates additional therapies.
Treatment objectives
Objective 1
Mindfulness - Increase your awareness of yourself and others so you can engage authentically.
Objective 2
Distress Tolerance - Learn skills for managing distress and analyse problem behaviours.
Objective 3
Emotion Regulations - Learn techniques to change emotionally distressing events to regulate your feelings.
Objective 4
Interpersonal Effectiveness - Improve your capacity to engage in personal relationships.
Objective 5
Build a Life Worth Living.
What's included
Education
To develop or refine new skills and strategies.
Workbooks
To guide you though education, reflection and exercises designed to tackle your symptoms.
Action Plans
Step-by-step activities to help you put new skills into practice.
Check-ins
Support between treatments to help keep things on track.
Progress Tracking
Questionnaires to help you monitor your symptoms and/or progress.
Extra Resources
Tools to help you overcome common challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
Participants are admitted as a day patient and as such, can claim attendance via their health fund. We ask that patients confirm any applicable out of pocket or gap costs directly with South Coast Private Hospital.
When does this treatment start, and how long does it take?
One morning a week over 24 weeks. Intake is every eight weeks.
Who will find this program helpful?
Individuals who have intense, unstable moods, relationship difficulties, and self-harming behaviours. It is suitable for patients diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex PTSD and severe Mood or Anxiety Disorders.
