Group Programs
We continue to revise and update our group program as an additional service to the individual therapy we offer. We have a dedicated group room for this purpose. Groups will typically involve 5 to 8 participants. Once sufficient participants are ready to join a particular group, session times and dates are determined with the aim of maximising convenience to participants.
Our group services can be accessed privately or when clients are eligible through a range of government-funded schemes including WorkCover and TAC. When clients are referred to us directly by their doctor specifically requesting a group intervention through the Better Access scheme they would likely be eligible for Medicare group rebates. Rebates from Private Health Funds may alternatively apply. Session times may be varied according to client need.
All of our groups are conducted within a cognitive-behavioural therapy framework and are evaluated using objective measures
Groups planned or available
New Groups
CBT Booster Group
This group has been specifically designed for those who have previously received individual therapy through the Better Access scheme and have been affected by recent cutbacks to that scheme. It is likely to be a short-term group which will run weekly through to the end of the year.
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Taking a Step Forward Group
The TAKING A STEP FORWARD GROUP is designed to assist those who have previously sought individual therapy for difficulties related to social anxiety and avoidant patterns of behaviour, but who may benefit from a group experience. Such difficulties, which relate to concerns about disapproval by others, might be more directly addressed in a group therapy than individual therapy format. This has been the first group to be offered in Geelong specifically for such difficulties and has run most years since 2002.
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Other potential groups depending on demand
Dealing with Social Anxiety and Avoidance ("Taking a Step Forward Group" - see above) Closed group running for 10 sessions, initially weekly, then monthly.
- Dealing with Panic Group (CBT strategies for panic) Suitable for those suffering panic attacks and/or agoraphobia
- Coping with Depression (CBT strategies for depression)
Closed group for men and women running for 10 weekly sessions and two follow-ups - Coping with Pain (CBT strategies for pain) Closed group for men and women running for 10 weekly sessions and two follow-ups
- Eating Disorders Group Closed group running for 10 weekly sessions. (Especially suitable for adolescents or young women with a diagnosed eating disorder)
- Anger Management for Men (Women's group to follow later if sufficient demand) Closed group running for 10 weekly sessions and two follow-ups
- Dealing with Dissociative Experiences Group for both men and women to be conducted over 10 sessions, initially weekly
- Diabetes Management Group Closed group running for 8 sessions. (Includes psychoeducation, seeking optimal balance of activities, and cognitive therapy techniques)
Further groups will be developed according to identified client needs.
Contact us at admin@chrismackey.com.au or on Ph: 5224-1222 for more information or to indicate interest
in attending a group.
