Group Therapy
We have day patient programs available as an alternative to admission or part of a continuation / relapse prevention plan to support a previous overnight stay from the hospital.
Day, Evening and Follow-Up Programs
Our day, evening and follow up programs are available to patients after hospital admission, and patients who have not had an inpatient stay at Belmont Private Hospital before. You will have an assessment with one of our treating Psychiatrists before starting a program.
These programs are designed to work on the skills you need to recover and stay well. Click on our link below to view the current list of programs and treatments.
Mental health group therapy
Experienced mental health professionals, with expertise in their field, facilitate our day and evening patient programs. A Doctor or treating Psychiatrist referral is required.
Our day and evening programs are available to patients after hospital admission, and patients who have not had an inpatient stay before. You will have an assessment with one of our treating Psychiatrists before starting a program.
What to expect in group therapy
Group therapy can be used in the treatment of a variety of disorders and conditions. It can be used as an alternative or supplemental treatment to individual therapy.
We use group therapy as an opportunity for our patients to interact not only with a train therapist or psychologist, but others who are also experiencing similar problems.
In the group setting, individuals can share experiences and receive feedback from the group. For this reason, group therapy offers a unique sense of support and accountability that individual therapy might not be able to. Therapists leading group therapy sessions can use a variety of methods stemming from humanistic, cognitive behavioural, and/or psychoanalytic approaches.
Within the group therapy setting, you will try to replace your old behaviour with newer, more productive ways. Interaction and discussion within the group is encouraged, and you will also undertake specific activities to address your fears and concerns.
Benefits of group therapy
One of the biggest advantages of group therapy is helping you realise that you are not alone. That others have similar problems or concerns. Group therapy can help you develop new skills, to relate to others. The dynamics of a group often mirror those of society in general and learning how to interact with other group members can help with your relationships outside the group.
Group members who have the same problems can support you. They may offer suggestions to dealing with a particular problem that you may not have considered.