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Group therapy is a successful way to make long-term psychological change. In small groups of up to six people, each participant benefits from peer support and motivation, while also developing a close relationship with the facilitating psychologist. Psychology Consultants runs several small group programs:
New groups start regularly, so enquire now about the next group. FRIENDSAnxiety is the most common form of psychological distress reported by children and adolescents. All children experience anxiety as a part of their normal development. But one in six children suffer from anxiety severe enough to interfere with their family life, school work, or social functioning. Inherited traits or individual life experiences can contribute to this anxiety. Research shows that if left untreated, children with high anxiety are likely to become anxious adults. More recent research has shown that anxiety in children tends to precede depression. FRIENDS is an innovative 10-session group program for children aged seven to 12 who are showing signs of anxiety which may interfere with their daily lives. FRIENDS teaches children important coping and problem-solving skills that they can use in their daily lives. These skills build emotional resilience to help them cope confidently with stress and change. FRIENDS teaches skills in the following three areas: Mind skills
Body skills
Behaviour skills
Who should attend? FRIENDS is designed for children aged 6 to 12 (grades 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7) who have shown some signs of anxiety. does your child ...
If you answered yes to one or more of these, your child may benefit from the FRIENDS program. How much does it cost? The 10-session program runs over a school term and costs $650. An initial consultation is also necessary to ensure the child is suitable for the program. Medicare and private health funds rebates are available. Check with your GP, and your health fund to find out your entitlement. Mind Over MatterObesity has reached epidemic proportions in Australia. More than 67.5% of men and 52.1% of women are overweight or obese (BMI > 25.0, MJA, May 2004). These people can experience:
mind over matter is an innovative seven-session group program designed for people wanting to lose weight. It is based on the psychological approach called cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). The CBT strategies used in the program have been used in managing other addictive behaviours for many years. It is now emerging as a front-line treatment for weight loss and weight management. No matter what your individual goals, the program is designed to help you make long-term change in the thoughts and behaviours that lead to weight gain. The program will help identify and change what triggers you to overeat. It will also help you understand energy in food and its relationship to weight gain. mind over matter covers the following topics:
Who should attend? mind over matter is designed for men and women over 18 who are medically overweight or obese (BMI > 25.0), and who are motivated to make lasting change. have you ...
If you answered ‘yes' to one or more of these questions, you may benefit significantly from the program. Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator Your BMI is your weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared.
.......... kg / .......... m2 = ............... BMI Normal 18.5 - 24.9 BMI Overweight 25.0 - 29.9 BMI Obese >30.0 BMI How much does it cost? The seven-session program runs over 10 weeks and costs $455. Most private health funds pay rebates for psychological services, provided you have 'extras' cover. Check with your fund to find out your refund entitlement. Spinal Matters - Psychology & Physiotherapy Pain ManagementLiving with chronic or persistent pain can be emotionally and physically draining for you and your family. Psychology Consultants can help you better manage the symptoms of a physical problem such as migraines, back and neck pain, whiplash and other painful or physical problems and assist you to cope with their impact on your life. Spinal Matters is a rehabilitation program designed to help people suffering from sub-acute, chronic or work related back pain or other pain. Combining psychology and physiotherapy, the six-week individual program helps you better manage your pain through pain physiology education, physical rehabilitation, and psychological intervention using cognitive-behavioural therapy. Patients see both a psychologist and physiotherapist individually to improve strength and flexibility and more effectively manage persistent pain. The program incorporates recent scientific evidence which has shown to be effective in managing persistent pain. This includes:
The program is offered at Psychology Consultants' Morningside office, as well as at St Andrews Medical Centre in Spring Hill. Who should attend? Spinal Matters is suitable for anyone with spinal or other persistent pain which is slow to resolve, limiting their ability to return to work, or inhibiting their daily physical functioning. Do you ...
If you answered ‘yes' to one or more of these questions, you may benefit significantly from the program. How much does it cost? Although the program is packaged over six weeks, patients pay per session for the clinical psychologist ($145 per hour session) and physiotherapist ($100 per hour session and $55 per ½ hour session) individually. Most private health funds pay rebates for psychological and physiotherapy services, provided you have 'extras' cover. Check with your fund to find out your refund entitlement. You may also be eligible for cover under the Medicare Enhanced Primary Care for physiotherapy or the Medicare Better Access to Mental Health Care program. You will need to discuss this with your GP, and a referral would be necessary. Towards Better SleepTowards Better Sleep is proven four session-program assisting people who suffer from insomnia and other sleep related problems. It is administered by our Newmarket office and group sessions take place at New Farm Clinic. Conducted by consultant psychiatrist, Dr Curt Gray and clinical psychologist, Kathryn Smith, the four sessions run over six weeks and provide participants with all the successful evidence-based techniques that psychologists and psychiatrists know of to treat insomnia. The program costs $300 and participants require a referral to Dr Curt Gray to obtain a rebate through Medicare. New program begin on demand. For further information or to register your interest, please contact our Newmarket office or enquire using the button below. |
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