Groups that are currently running are outlined below. If a group program interests you or you feel that it would benefit someone you know or you just want some more information contact Andrea Armstrong by clicking here.
Alternatively, you can contact Andrea directly by phone on 0430 433 071.
Group Program
Beyond Baby Blues
This Program is being funded by the National Perinatal Depression Initiative which aims to improve prevention and early detection of Perinatal depression. This initiative will benefit women who are at risk of or experiencing depression during pregnancy or in the first year following childbirth. We are continually accepting referrals for this program.
Beyond Baby Blues – more information click here.
Relaxation Training 1
This group provides an opportunity to learn how to relax the body and mind. Participants will be gently guided step by step to develop the basic skills in mastering the effects of anxiety and stress. There will be some movement, sitting and lying down. Wear something comfortable and bring a cushion/bolster if you have one and a towel or blanket.
Relaxation Training 1 – more information click here.
Relaxation Training 2
This group provides an opportunity to consolidate and expand on skills learnt in Relaxation Training 1. Participants will be guided to develop confidence in using relaxation to manage anxiety and stress. There will be some movement sitting and lying down. Wear something comfortable and bring cushion/bolster if you have one and a towel or blanket.
More information for this group coming soon.
Core Mindfulness 1
This group introduces participants to the concept of mindfulness. They are offered an opportunity to experience the beneficial effects that it can have on their wellbeing and in particular mood. Wear something comfortable and bring a cushion/bolster if you have one and a towel or a blanket.
Core Mindfulness 1 – more information click here.
Core Mindfulness 2
This group builds on the skills learnt in Core Mindfulness 1. It provides participants with the opportunity to consolidate and extend skills through learning about and experiencing a practice of mindfulness. The focus is on it’s application in managing mood and developing a sense of wellbeing. Wear something comfortable and bring a cushion/bolster if you have one and a towel or a blanket.
More information for this group coming soon.
SlimMinds
SlimMinds is a group program suitable for all people wanting to change their body shape and size, life shape and self image by using the MIND. The program focuses on teaching psychological techniques to manage emotions, emotional eating, food cravings, increase motivation to exercise and help people achieve their goals. It is not suitable for people suffering with Anorexia Nervosa.
For more information visit www.slimminds.com.
Riding Emotion Waves: Achieving Interpersonal Effectiveness
Riding Emotion Waves is a group based in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) available as an adjunct to individual therapy. This group is suitable for any person at risk of self destructive behaviours, including suicide or self harm. It will benefit people wanting to be more effective in how they experience and respond to emotions. DBT is an evidence based program focusing on skill development in the following areas: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Since its inception, DBT has been adapted as a treatment for other complex, difficult-to-treat disorders including co-occurring conditions. Balancing acceptance and change strategies, DBT calls on the patient and the therapist to accept the often difficult nature of everyday life while maintaining a strong and conscious commitment to change.
Research has shown DBT to effectively reduce suicidal behaviour and psychiatric hospitalization, anger and interpersonal difficulties, as well as providing a means to effectively address an individual’s tendency to discontinue with treatment prior to achieving his or her desired outcome. DBT has been most recently found to work well for people grappling with a range of urges and impulses, and as such has shown practical gain for people with Substance Use binging, Bulimia Nervosa, Body Dimorphic Disorder, Skinpicking, and other impulse control issues.
This Group Program will have a Thursday and mid week after hours group.
Riding Emotion Waves – more information click here.
Mindful Mumma’s
Psychological interventions based on mindfulness skills are an increasingly popular means of treatment various psychological issues, such as stress, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and adjustment to major life changes (Baer, 2003).
Developing mindfulness involves purposefully directing one’s attention to internal and external experiences, occurring on a moment-to-moment basis without evaluating or judging these experiences. When practised, mindfulness can become a way of living, where a person find themselves more actively involved in the present experience in a way that generates wellbeing, even at those times of life that include discomfort and angst. This is an advantage when new parents are faced with the sometimes welcomed yet challenging task of bonding or parenting a child. In Mindful Mammas’ new mothers will come together with their children to enhance their ability to release fears and stresses associated with the transition to motherhood, childbirth, bonding, and parenting, even during the most challenging of days. Mindful Mummas’ is a practical, hands on, and nurturing approach to genuinely connecting with ourselves and our children.
Mindful Mumma’s – more information click here.
Mindful Moments
Psychological interventions based on mindfulness skills are an increasingly popular means of treatment various psychological issues, such as stress, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and adjustment to major life changes (Baer, 2003). Developing mindfulness involves purposefully directing one’s attention to internal and external experiences, occurring on a moment-to-moment basis without evaluating or judging these experiences. When practised, mindfulness can become a way of living, where a person finds themselves more actively involved in the present experience in a way that generates wellbeing. Mindful moments is suitable for anyone wishing to learn practical skills in how to deal with stress by being present, centred and accepting in a western culture that encourages multi-tasking. Mindful Moments provides an opportunity to connect with other individuals to explore and adapt in group ways to work with the challenges of everyday life as it is experienced today here on the Gold Coast.
Mindful Moments – more information click here.
Anxiety Program
This six session group program uses evidence based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy strategies to demistify anxiety, and help participants better manage the physiological, emotional, and cognitive components of anxiety and worry. It also addresses related issues of communicating effectively, and managing other feelings such as anger and depression.
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Mindfulness based cognitive therapy targets low mood andnegative, repetitive thinking. It helps to distance us from negativethinking and disrupt the negative and repetitive cycle of thoughts.
MBCT – more information click here.
Emotional Resilience Group Program
The aim of this program is to build children’s resilience and self esteem by teaching them strategies to cope with emotions (e.g. worry, sadness and anger) and social challenges (e.g. friendship difficulties and bullying). Children will also learn to identify their strengths and how to use these to successfully navigate life’s challenges.
Emotional Resilience Group – more information click here.
Mindful Awareness Parenting©
MAP is a useful preventative program to ensure issues in parenting need not develop or reemerge. An innovative 5 week workshop series for parents and acregivers of children aged birth to 5 years. MAP is an evidenced based approach to building a secure relationship between parent and child whilst enabling parents to reduce the day to day stress associated with parenting young children. Both parents are encouraged to attend; child-minding may be available.
Circle of Security Parenting©
This is a parenting education program designed to shift the caregiver focus from behaviour management to enhancing the quality of the relationship with their child. It provides a step-by-step approach to help caregivers manage emotions and to promote secure attachment in children. Circle of Security Parenting© is offered in a small group or an individual basis.
Booking and Enquiries
If a group program interests you, you feel that it would benefit someone you know, or, you just want some more information contact Andrea Armstrong by clicking here.
Alternatively, you can contact Andrea directly by phone on 0430 433 071.
General Practitioners wanting more information on how to refer patients please click here.