Who: Any young person aged between 16 to 25 experiencing a mental health difficulty who would like to learn about common “behaviour therapy” options.
Objectives:
- To provide a description of three common therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
- To provide information on what skills the different therapies aim to teach, and how they do this.
- To increase awareness and empowerment related to therapies.
On completion:
Participants will receive a certificate of recognition for:
- Increased understanding of common therapies utilised by mental health clinicians.
- Greater insight into what strategies may benefit personal mental health and wellbeing.
- Improved ability to collaborate with professionals in decisions about therapies.
How to enrol: Book an appointment with your GP to request a referral letter addressed “to the Psychiatrist of the Recovery College” and this can be sent to the Emotional Health Unit via email: EHU.Private@mater.org.au
An appointment with a Psychiatrist will then be arranged to organise enrolment into relevant modules.
Cost: This module can be funded by private health insurance. The Emotional Health Unit will do a health fund check and let you know if you are appropriately covered. Modules can also be also be self-funded, please contact the Recovery College at the Emotional Health Unit to discuss further.