Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for mood and Anxiety Disorders
About Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for mood and Anxiety Disorders
This program provides a structured application of proven Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) processes. It contains focused cognitive restructuring activities that are known to help manage mood disorders and lessen the severity and duration of episodes.
The behavioural component of this course assists with helping people re-engage with living in helpful ways. Participants also learn how to track and monitor mood fluctuations to help gain insight and control over their illness.
Program content
- What is a mood disorder?
- The thinking-feeling connection
- Identifying self-talk
- Challenging our beliefs
- Cognitive restructuring
- Behavioural activation
- Monitoring moods
- Maintaining gains and staying well
What you will experience
Throughout this program you will participate in group sessions lead by a qualified Allied Health Professional. Each session will support you to use new skills to guide, inspire and motivate yourself to set goals, take action and enrich your life. You will practice applying skills in your own day-to-day before the next session. Bring what you have learnt and experienced to each group for feedback and input.
Treatment objectives
Objective 1
Understanding Depression - Learn what symptoms you might experience with depression, explore factors that can contribute to depression and start to implement strategies to improve mood.
Objective 2
Understanding Anxiety – Learn what symptoms you may experience with anxiety, explore your own experience with anxiety and start to practice anxiety management strategies.
Objective 3
Unhelpful Thinking – Explore and understand the relationship between your beliefs and how you feel and act. Learn how to challenge unhelpful thoughts and identify unhelpful thinking patterns.
Objective 4
Core Beliefs – Gain an understanding of what core beliefs are, and how your beliefs may influence your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Learn how to challenge beliefs and replace with more balanced or helpful beliefs.
Objective 5
Understanding and Managing Emotions – Learn the purpose of emotions and how to manage intense emotions through easy to access strategies.
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.
Progress Tracking
Questionnaires to help you monitor your symptoms and/or progress.
Extra Resources
Tools to help you overcome common challenges.
Check-ins
Support between treatments to help keep things on track.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
Patients are admitted as a day patient and as such, can claim their attendance via their health fund. We ask that patients confirm any applicable out-of-pocket excess or gap costs directly with Deakin Private Hospital by calling 02 5114 8100.
Who will find this program helpful?
This program is useful for people who want greater control over their depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder through application of proven Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques.
How long does this program run for?
This group is held every week for eight weeks on Wednesdays.
When is the next intake?
This program is run on Wednesdays, from 9am. The next programs commence; Wednesday 6th August, Wednesday 15th October, Wednesday 7th January.
