Axon Health (formerly Mindful Living and Wellbeing) runs an Adult Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Group Skills Course. This weekly class will teach evidence-based coping skills for managing tough emotions and changing behaviour. Based on the highly successful DBT skills training curriculum you will be guided through a range of coping skills by an experienced and qualified mental health professional.
The course is delivered in 3 modules, every Thursday from 2.00pm - 3.30pm in Traralgon. We have regular intakes for each module. Each module has a bonus Mindfulness session and covers:
Module 1: Mindfulness and Distress Tolerance: for crisis management and tolerating difficult and intense emotions. Includes 1 Mindfulness session and 6 sessions of distress tolerance skills for managing intense emotions and coping when it is unlikely or impossible that a situation will change.
Module 2: Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation: Includes 1 Mindfulness session and 6 sessions for changing the intensity of emotions, identifying and understanding emotions as well as reducing unwanted emotions.
Module 3: Mindfulness and Interpersonal Effectiveness: for improved communication, forming and looking after relationships, ending toxic relationships and reducing conflict.
Come and learn these highly effective skills in a welcoming and comfortable small group class.
By registering for this event you are reserving a place to commence Module 2 -Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation commencing 23rd September 2021 and continuing weekly for 7 sessions. Further information will be sent to you including payment information, next course intake etc. Please complete 1 registration for each person planning to attend. We must have the name and contact details of each person planning to attend so please do not register for multiple tickets under your name.
There are costs involved in participating in this course. Each module has a total cost of $245. We require course payment upfront or we can arrange a direct debit payment agreement. 10 Medicare rebates per year are available with an eligible GP/Psychiatrist referral. Medicare rebates of $19.60 per session can be claimed on attendance with an eligible GP or Psychiatrist Mental Health Care Plan referral. More information will follow with your registration.
We send weekly reminders to assist with attendance. A full range of course materials and free resources is provided.
You can also access more details from our website. We also offer individual DBT Therapy sessions, CBT, other counselling therapies a Psychiatrist Clinic and Occupational Therapy. See our website at www.mindful-living-wellbeing.com for more information or to book an individual appointment online.