Group Programs
We are offering an extended group program with two dedicated group rooms and numerous experienced group therapists. Groups will typically involve 6 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 private clients are referred to us directly by their doctor with a Mental Health Care Plan they would likely be eligible for Medicare rebates for group attendance. 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
Coping Skills Group (Men and Women)
Enhancing coping strategies for men and women dealing with longer-term difficulties such as trauma, pain and/or injury which affect their capacity to work. Participants may also commonly experience anxiety and/or depression. This group meets on Tuesdays at 11:45 am. Clients are typically seen through the TAC or WorkCover systems. This is an open group which is currently accepting new referrals.
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Taking a Step Forward Group
The TAKING A STEP FORWARD GROUP (now in its 7th year) 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 is the first group to be offered in Geelong specifically for such difficulties.
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Existing and other planned groups
Dealing with Social Anxiety and Avoidance ("Taking a Step Forward Group" - see above) Closed group running for 10 sessions, initially weekly, from Wednesday 24th September, 5:30 to 6:45 pm.
- 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 12 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.
