The therapists at Acorn Psychology are passionate about finding additional ways to support our clients and community, and group programs can be a great way to enhance individual therapy outcomes or to access psychological therapy services in an efficient and cost effective way for people unable to attend individual therapy services.
THE BENEFITS OF GROUP THERAPY
There are several benefits to psychological group therapy which include the following:
Group sessions are collaborative and participants often feel validated not only by the therapist but also by other group members
Group sessions at Acorn are psycho-educational, meaning we cover areas that support improved well-being and functioning through skill development
Group therapy can be a great adjunct to individual therapy, consolidating and extending growth
Group therapy is a more cost-effective option to access psychological support.
Our Group Therapy Programs
Tuning in to Kids Parenting Program™
The Tuning in to Kids program helps parents nurture the development of emotional competence (sometimes called emotional intelligence) in their children.
The program is appropriate for parents of children and teens with demonstrated emotional difficulties, and for those parents who would like to improve family relationships or support their children in developing strong emotion regulation and interpersonal skills. Further information can be found at the Tuning in to Kids website: www.tuningintokids.org.au
Study Smarter Program
Designed for secondary students in years nine to twelve, Study Smarter is a two-week small group program targeting executive function skills such as task initiation, planning, organisation, and improving focus. The program supports students to improve their learning and study habits, to help them work smarter not harder and maximise their academic outcomes and potential.
Thinking for Wellness
Thinking for Wellness is a five-week, small group program designed to support participants to recognise patterns of thinking that are contributing to emotional distress or behavioural dysregulation. It’s based on Cognitive Therapy and supports the development of not only increased awareness, but also skills to be able to challenge and modify unhelpful or unrealistic thinking patterns. Thinking for Wellness can be attended either as a stand-alone process or is a great adjunct to individual therapy.
“Parents who speak with their children about their feelings have children who develop emotional intelligence and can understand their own and other people’s feelings more fully”