Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Day Program
About Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Day Program
This 8-session program is run on Wednesdays. It is based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or CBT) and is designed for people who want to identify, understand and change unhelpful patterns of thinking which may be negatively affecting their day-to-day lives. A range of practical skills will be explored to learn how to respond to unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, behaviours, and distressing emotions.
This program may be suitable for you if:
- You have been feeling low in mood or struggling with anxiety.
- You have been feeling little or no enjoyment in your usual activities.
- You are finding it hard to switch off or relax at the end the of the day and finding that you are worrying about different things.
- You are feeling little motivation.
- You are juggling to keep up with your daily tasks and feeling overwhelmed.
Program content
- Understanding anxiety
- Understanding depression
- Challenging distorted thinking
- Developing healthy self-esteem
- Goal setting and relaxation
- Emotions management and regulation
- Coping with change
- Changing unhelpful behaviours
- Creating wellness plan
What you will experience
Throughout this program you will participate in group sessions which usually have between 8-12 participants. The group will be lead by qualified allied health professionals who will support group participants to share lived experiences, and to learn practical skills and evidence-based strategies. CBT recognises that events from the past help shape the way people think and behave.
Treatment objectives
Objective 1
Understanding Thoughts and Beliefs - Learn about how your unhelpful thoughts and beliefs can contribute to how you feel and develop strategies to develop more balanced perceptions to get you through difficult situations.
Objective 2
Understanding and Managing Emotions- Learn how to respond to stressful emotions more effectively, as well as exploring the role of emotions.
Objective 3
Shifting Unhelpful Behaviours - Learn to identify and reduce maladaptive behaviours (e.g., rumination, avoidance, perfectionism, procrastination and self-defeating actions), and utilise structured problem solving and other practical strategies to manage stressful situations or issues.
Objective 4
Creating a Wellness Plan – develop your own individualised wellness plan to help you maintain well-being and reduce your vulnerability to uncomfortable emotions.
What's included
Education
To develop or refine new skills and strategies.
Workbooks
To guide you though education, reflection and exercises designed to tackle your symptoms.
Action Plans
Step-by-step activities to help you put new skills into practice.
Progress Tracking
Questionnaires to help you monitor your symptoms and/or progress.
Check-ins
Support between treatments to help keep things on track.
Extra Resources
Tools to help you overcome common challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will find this program helpful?
People who are struggling with depression, anxiety or feeling overwhelmed by their stress and emotions. This program will also benefit people who are finding it difficult to cope with life demands, such as work, study, relationships, or caring for others.
When does this treatment start, and how long does it take?
This program runs all year round and is conducted over 8 weeks. Participants can attend one session a week on Wednesdays from 9:15am - 15:00pm. Morning tea and lunch is provided.
How much does it cost?
Patientsare admitted asa day patient and as such, can claim their attendance via their health fund or choose to self-fund. We ask that patients confirm any applicable out-of-pocket excess or gap costs directly with Belmont Private Hospital. Private payment is also an option.
