Creative Therapies for Mood Disorders
About Creative Therapies for Mood Disorders
Throughout the program, participants will engage in Creative Arts Therapy as a means of exploring, processing, and gaining insight into their experiences. This approach fosters self-expression and enhanced self-awareness, which can empower individuals to create positive change in their lives.
The program is also well-suited to individuals who find it easier to engage with others in more structured sessions.
Program content
- Using art and creativity to explore a range of themes and explore inner and outer psychological worlds.
- Using art as a tool of personal development, insight psychoeducation.
- Mindful art making to increase selfawareness.
- Using art as a tool for creative expression and social connections.
- Develop a creative identity through expressive techniques and processes.
- Gain awareness of the healing power of making art in the presence and support of others.
- Develop a sense of community and belonging through shared creative experiences.
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
Mindful art and art journaling as reflective and therapeutic tools.
Objective 2
Explore personal themes and express yourself through creativity and meaningful art making.
Objective 3
Use creative processes to identify and reflect on personal strengths.
Objective 4
Use sensory awareness to identify and regulate emotions.
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.
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.
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?
People who enjoy using art to work through emotional and psychological issues and who find it easier to engage with others in more structured sessions.
How long does this program run for?
This group is held every week for twelve weeks on Tuesdays.
When is the next intake?
This program is run on Tuesdays, from 9am. The next programs commence; Tuesday 29th July and Tuesday 4th November.
