Psychosocial Groups Program

2008 Psychosocial Groups Program

Managing Moods - highs and lows

Enrollment Form

This is an opportunity to: Take control of your life Have some good food Reach your potential Learn more about yourself Practice new skills Give and receive support Acknowledge achievements Meet people Have a laugh Set new goals Share ideas

Who can attend? Adults with a mental illness   Where are groups held? In community centres across Adelaide.   How many in a group? 6-8 participants and 2 facilitators.   How long does the group run for? About 2 hours a week for 6 - 10 weeks - with a break for food.   Cost? A gold coin donation appreciated.

	Up-Coming Groups (also see pdf documents above)   Managing Moods - both highs and lows 28th July- 5th September   Better understand depression and mania Share ideas with others who have similar experiences Get to know and understand your moods Explore helpful and unhelpful coping strategies Develop plans to manage crises Practice Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy techniques Identify early warning signs and positive strategies to manage health Alleviating Anxiety 20th October - 28th November Better understand anxiety Share ideas with others who have similar experiences Practice reducing anxiety Learn techniques and plan ways to gently face our fears Explore helpful and unhelpful strategies to overcome anxiety Identify costs and benefits to overcoming anxiety These groups will run for 2 hours each, including a break for refreshments.

LOCATION	DATES	DAY/TIMES
Level 1 Education Centre Modbury Hospital Modbury	29th July-2nd Sept	Tuesday 2pm-4pm
Clarence Park  Community Centre Black Forest	30th July-3rd Sept	Wednesday 10am- 12pm
Elizabeth House Christie Downs	30th July-3rd Sept	Wednesday 2pm-4pm
West Lakes Community  Centre, West Lakes	31st July-4th Sept	Thursday 10am-12pm
Payneham Community Centre Payneham	31st July-4th Sept	Thursday 2pm-4pm
Community Campus Elizabeth Grove “Dealing with Depression”	1st Aug-5th Sept	Friday 10am-12pm