Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Mothers (CBTM) - Follow Up Program
About Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Mothers (CBTM) - Follow Up Program
The CBTM Follow-Up program is for graduates of the 6-week CBT for Mothers program. The program extends and enhances skills and concepts already learnt by introducing advanced psychotherapy topics and skills. The aim is to prevent relapse by reducing the level of depression and anxiety in women by continuing to target symptoms and challenge distorted motherhood specific thoughts thus generally improving their day-to-day functioning.
This program may be suitable for you if:
- You have completed the 6-week Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Mothers (CBTM) program.
- You would like to refresh skills learnt int he CBTM program.
- You would like to extend your psychological understanding and skills.
- You would like to a prevent relapse of your symptoms.
Program content
A sample of the variety of weekly topics include:
- How to Build Resilience
- Practical Strategies to Stop Procrastination Triple P Refresher
- Worrying Made Easy
- Introduction to Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- I have a Fussy Eater – now what?
- Dealing with Difficult People
- How Can I Slow Down?
- CBT Tool Box Review
- Cultivating Imperfection
- Enhancing Well Being
Understanding & Managing Anger - Strength Based Parenting
- Developing Emotional Intelligence
- CBT for Insomnia in Adults
- Dealing with Grief & Loss
- Coping with Change
- Good Enough Parenting
- RETs & Cognitive Distortions
What you will experience
The CBTM Follow up program is conducted as group sessions lead by a qualified Allied Health Professional. Each week different topics are introduced that extends knowledge and skills to support continued psychological wellbeing and prevent relapse. You will experience the feeling of connection and normality by connecting with other new mothers who are also experiencing a perinatal mood disorder.
Treatment objectives
Objective 1
Support your continued psychological wellbeing and preventing relapse.
Objective 2
Learn advanced psychological skills and concepts.
Objective 3
Learn how to manage your own and your child's emotions through a variety of parenting topics.
Objective 4
Provide a welcoming and non-judgemental space to explore the challenges of parenthood.
Objective 5
Connect with other women experiencing a perinatal mood disorder.
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.
Extra Resources
Tools to help you overcome common challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will find this program helpful?
Women who are experiencing emotional or psychological difficulties through pregnancy or after the birth of their child - and who have completed the CBT for Mothers program.
How much does it cost?
Participants are admitted as a day patient and as such, can claim their attendance via their health fund. Privately paying is also an option.
When does this treatment start, and how long does it take?
The CBTM Follow up group in conducted every Wednesday morning throughout the year. As topics are standalone topics participants can attend any sessions.
