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Phoenix is currently involved in the development of a number of group programmes facilitated by our psychologists with input from other professionals as required. We will be running the following courses in 2013/2014 and welcome any interest in other group programmes you may be interested in.
Chronic Pain Management
This programme is designed to assist people living with chronic pain to manage their pain more effectively through education and practical strategies so that you can reach your full potential despite your pain. This programme has been designed to help you live a full and meaningful life using evidence-based psychological principles proven to assist in chronic pain management. Chronic pain can be debilitating if not effectively treated. We are also able to provide advice regarding multi-disciplinary approaches to pain management which is considered to be most effective in the treatment of chronic pain. Our team consists of pain medical specialists, Occupational Therapists, a registered health psychologist and a physiotherapist specialising in chronic pain management. Five week course- materials provided. For more information and a detailed programme, please contact us.
“Who Cares for the Carers?”
This programme is facilitated by our clinical psychologist and is aimed to assist those who care for a loved one with dementia. Having completed research in the area of caregiver wellbeing, our psychologist recognises potential aversive outcomes for these carers and has designed a programme to facilitate understanding of dementia, provide practical stress management strategies for the carer, and teach skills to prevent negative emotional outcomes such as anxiety and depression for carer’s of loved ones with dementia. Five week course- materials provided. Please contact us for more information.
Mindful Living Group
Mindfulness is a way of learning to relate directly to whatever is happening in your life, a way of taking charge of your life, a way of doing something for yourself that no one else can do for you — consciously and systematically working with your own challenges and demands of everyday life. In contrast, you’ve probably encountered moments of “mindlessness” — a loss of awareness resulting in forgetfulness, separation from self, and a sense of living mechanically. Restoring within yourself a balanced sense of health and well being requires increased awareness of all aspects of self.
This highly participatory, practical introductory course includes:
- Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices
- Group dialogue and discussions aimed at enhancing awareness in everyday life
- Individually tailored instruction
- Home practice audio and text files
This challenging and life-affirming introductory course is held in a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
Please see flyer for course costs, dates and location details
Group programmes are a more cost-effective means of accessing psychological support and may be covered by your private medical insurance. Group programme’s typically run once per week for five weeks. A minimum of six people is required for each programme.