Men’s Wellness and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Day program
About Men’s Wellness and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Day program
This 8 weeks program, utilising principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Healthy Lifestyle, is designed to meet the needs of adult males throughout the lifespan. Participants will work with a Psychologist and Exercise Physiologist to learn coping strategies to manage difficult emotions (e.g., depression, anxiety, anger, stress), and make positive lifestyle changes via a tailored exercise and hydrotherapy program.
This program may be suitable for you if:
- You are finding it hard to manage your day-to-day activities.
- You are struggling with a low mood or overpowering anxiety.
- You are experiencing difficulties in making positive changes to reduce your stress levels.
- You are feeling overwhelmed and losing motivation.
- You are finding it difficult to dis-engage from your thoughts and worries.
Program content
- Managing anxiety
- Managing depression
- Challenging distorted thinking
- Self-acceptance
- Changing unhelpful behaviours
- Benefits of exercise
- Sleep hygiene
- Mindfulness and relaxation
- Gym and hydrotherapy
- Tailored exercise plan
What you will experience
Throughout this program, you will participate in group sessions of between 6-8 participants (4 sessions with a Psychologist and Exercise Physiologist each respectively). Participants will be supported to share lived experiences, and each session will focus 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
Shifting Perceptions - Learn to challenge your unhelpful thoughts and beliefs to get you through difficult situations.
Objective 2
Understanding and Managing Emotions- Learn how to respond to stressful emotions more effectively.
Objective 3
Shifting Unhelpful Behaviours - Learn to identify and reduce maladaptive behaviours (e.g., rumination, avoidance, perfectionism, self-defeating actions), and utilise structured problem solving and other practical strategies to manage stressful situations or issues.
Objective 4
Incorporating Healthy Lifestyle Strategies - Explore different lifestyle topics (e.g., diet, sleep, relaxation, exercise) and how you can integrate them into your daily life more effectively.
Objective 5
Creating an Individualised Exercise Program- Develop a tailored plan for exercise and hydrotherapy specifically for you.
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.
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?
Adult males who are experiencing adjustment difficulties, anxiety or depression that are looking to improve daily functioning and social engagement.
How much dose 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.
When does this treatment start, and how long does it take?
This treatment is designed to be completed within 8 weeks (4 sessions with a Psychologist and 4 sessions with an Exercise Physiologist). Participants attend sessions every Tuesday from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Afternoon tea is provided. The treatment can be started any week of the year, and is for admitted patients only. Please note that date, time and duration can be subjected to change.
