Benefits of Group Therapy at Conscious Mind Centre
We offer a unique group therapy engagement model delivered by highly experienced psychologists and co-facilitators to guide safe, supportive, and productive group therapy. At Conscious Mind Centre, we offer a variety of group topics focusing on specific needs and goals from stress management to communication. Confidentiality and respect are of utmost importance to ensure everyone feels safe and comfortable to share their experiences and receive support. Some benefits include:
- Shared experiences and support from peers in a contained and judgement-free environment
- Diverse perspectives on common issues
- Cost-effective alternative to individual therapy
- Opportunity to develop and enhance social skills and communication
- Reduced feelings of isolation and loneliness
- Personal opportunity for self-discovery and personal growth
- Medicare rebates are available for group therapy beyond your standard 10 rebated appointments for individual therapy
What to Expect in Group Therapy with Us
- Sessions typically last 60 or 90 minutes
- Small group sizes 4-8 participants
- Group programs are developed and led by experienced psychologists and co-facilitators
- Relevant topics delivered in an easy-to-understand format
- Our psychologists provide constructive tools and resources to support the integration into your life
- Opportunity for shared talking space
- Regular group therapy topics
- Delivered in our clinic in a confidential and supportive environment
How does Group Therapy work?
Have you been curious about how group discussions of life challenges can be therapeutic?, Understanding group therapy at Conscious Mind Centre may provide valuable insights. We offer:
- Structured discussions on specific topics
- Where participants feel comfortable in sharing of personal experiences and challenges
- Support from group members and group facilitators
- Opportunities to practice your new skills and tools for feedback by group facilitators
- Regular check-ins on progress and goals
How is Group Therapy Effective?
You may have heard chatter about how group therapy can be helpful, at Conscious Mind Centre we strive to deliver quality and effective group therapy that may help patients by:
- Reduces anxiety sometimes associated with individual therapy
- Reduces potential shame and isolation that you may experience in individual therapy
- Promotes healthy relationship dynamics by modelling and observing peers and facilitators
- Provides a safe space for open communication from all participants
- Allows for observational learning from others’ experiences
- Offers opportunity to connect with peers
- Opens up new opportunities for personal experiences to take back into individual therapy
- Provides a parallel of inner-work and can propel your individual therapy journey
Why Topic-based Group Therapy and What are some Topics?
Offering topic-based group therapy allows patients to choose groups that may be more relevant to their personal experiences. Our group topics are all trauma-informed, interactive, and will provide participants tangible tools and information they can apply to their life. The approach to topic-based group therapy ensures content delivered can provoke discussion around common experiences, foster deeper understanding, and peer support. At Conscious Mind Centre, our group therapy programs are topic specific:
- Dopamine Seeking and How to Manage It
- The Sleep Toolbox
- Addiction Support – The Green Smoke
- Stress Management and Metabolic Health
- Harm Reduction Integration Circles
If you have any group therapy topic suggestions, we would love to hear your feedback.
Contact our friendly Administration Team to learn more about our current group therapy offerings and how they may be able to benefit your mental health journey.