People can experience different mental health challenges at different times in their lives. The following evidence-based therapy programs offered at Ramsay Clinic Hollywood can be helpful in supporting your recovery from different mental health concerns:
1 day a week for 12 weeks
For people experiencing frequent and intense changes in their emotional state often leading to self-damaging behaviours.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy focusses on helping patients learn new skills and ways to manage their emotions. The program is highly structured and includes modules on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. The modules are outlines in more depth below.
An integral part of this program is a commitment to regular group attendance and practise of the skills introduced.
You will require private health insurance or Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) entitlements or agree to self-fund this course.
If you would like to know more about how we can help you, please call 9346 6803 during business hours or email thcbookings.hph@ramsayhealth.com.au
Ongoing every Monday
Art Therapy is for anyone experiencing distress and is especially effective for people who find it difficult to verbalise or acknowledge their feelings.
Art Therapy involves using art for self-expression and reflection in the presence of a trained art therapist. Patients referred to the program don’t need any experience or skill in art as the aim is to enable a patient to effect change and growth on a personal level through the use of art materials in a safe environment.
As well as drawing, painting and clay, the art therapist may use creative writing, creative visualisation, music and movement.
Art Therapy helps people:
You will require private health insurance or Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) entitlements or agree to self-fund this course.
If you would like to know more about how we can help you, please call 9346 6803 during business hours or email thcbookings.hph@ramsayhealth.com.au
Monday, Wednesday and Friday (each patient has an individual schedule)
For seniors experiencing anxiety, depression, grief or loss
Later life is a time of contentment and contemplation for most people. It can also be a time of loss, due to the death of loved ones, a decline in physical health and loss of independence. This time of life can be difficult to adjust to and may also reawaken earlier unresolved losses.
The Seniors Program at Ramsay Clinic Hollywood aims to assist older people to live contented and fulfilled lives and focuses on helping people adjust to loss and change, manage depression and anxiety, improve sleep and socialise. The program has been designed to meet different patient needs on different days.
Each patient is assigned a mental health therapist who monitors the patient’s progress and liaises with other health professionals as needed. Group topics include:
An integral part of this program is a commitment to regular group attendance and practise of the skills introduced.
You will require private health insurance or Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) entitlements or agree to self-fund this course.
If you would like to know more about how we can help you, please call 9346 6803 during business hours or email thcbookings.hph@ramsayhealth.com.au
A schema is a maladaptive coping mechanism or pattern formed as a result of needs not being met in childhood. This creates a framework through which an individual perceives themselves and the world. Schema therapy is an integrative approach that supports individuals with a chronic diagnosis that has been unresponsive to other therapeutic treatment.
Individual 18 years old and above who have:
Additionally, readiness for Schema Therapy requires awareness of:
Format:
One day a week:
The program is facilitated by a group of experienced clinician (Counsellors, Nurses, and Psychologists) trained in Schema therapy and experienced in facilitating groups.
Individuals need to be assessed to establish their suitability for the program. A progress report will be sent to the referring practitioner at the completion of the program and will include suggestions for ongoing management.
Ramsay Clinic Hollywood – Bookings
Monash Ave, Nedlands, WA 6009
Telephone: (08) 9346-6801.
Fax: (08) 9346-6829
If you would like to know more about how we can help you, please call 9346 6803 during business hours or email RCHbookings.hph@ramsayhealth.com.au
Direct referrals - Best Practice referral template or writable referral can be downloaded here.
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