About this Event
AIM/PURPOSE
Mindfulness is an evidence-based approach that incorporates aspects of Eastern philosophy and Western psychology. This group incorporates a range of mindfulness meditations to help people cultivate improved focus, presence, and emotion regulation. The group program will support participants to develop a compassionate and curious stance to their internal thoughts and emotions, and ways of applying this to day-to-day challenges. Skills developed in this group can support management of anxiety and stress, and also offers useful skills for the general population to develop self-awareness, mental and emotional resilience.
PARTICIPANTS AND GROUP MEMBERSHIP
- Eligible participants will also need to demonstrate:Capacity to participate in a group setting
- Commitment to attend 6 weekly sessions
- Access to web browser on device with video and audio capacity.
Participants will engage in an individual assessment prior to starting the group to ensure group treatment is matched to therapeutic needs. The group will have between 6 and 8 members.
OBJECTIVES
- Learn about Mindfulness-based skills and meditation practice in a practical and applicable way.
- Improve coping skills for difficult emotions and distressing thoughts, feelings and sensations.
FORMAT AND INTERVENTIONS
When the group commences, membership will be closed and no new members will be admitted. The group is conducted via Telehealth in an interactive seminar format, with provision of information, discussion, skill development/feedback and homework practice.
SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
The group runs for 6 consecutive weeks, for 2 hours each week at the ACAP Psychology Clinic.
FACILITATORS
Group will be facilitated by final year Bachelor or Masters of Social Work or Counselling/Psychotherapy students or Provisionally Registered Psychologists under the direction of experienced and highly qualified clinical supervisors.
COSTS TO PARTICIPANTS
In response to impact of COVID-19, the Clinic is currently waiving the cost of treatment. Group sessions are free of charge.
REFERRAL PROCEDURE
If you are interested in joining the group, you need to contact us directly.
To find out more, contact the ACAP Psychology Clinic on 02 8236 8070, or email [email protected].
EVALUATION
The Mindfulness Therapy Group will be evaluated through individual clinical interviews; self-report questionnaires; feedback on the group content and presentation.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
level 11/255 Elizabeth St, 255 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, Australia
USD 0.00
