Do you have depression or bipolar disorder?
Are you looking for strategies to manage your illness & wellbeing?
THE BLACK DOG INSTITUTE R.E.A.C.H SUPPORT GROUP might be for you!
R.E.A.C.H is a FREE 9-week psycho-educational support group program for
individuals with a mood disorder, i.e. depression or bipolar disorder, run by a qualified Black
Dog Institute trained volunteer Facilitator.
R.E.A.C.H is suitable for individuals over 18.
Eligible participants will need to demonstrate:
- Diagnosis of depression or bipolar disorder for at least one year
- Capacity to participate in a group setting
- Commitment to attend 9 weekly sessions
- Acceptance of their illness
- Motivation to implement ‘stay well’ strategies
Topics include: Fostering strengths, dealing with loss & grief, identifying early warning
signs & triggers, nurturing wellbeing & support networks, & creating a unique ‘Stay Well
Plan’.
Click here to read more on the Black Dog Institute website
| Dates: |
13 March to 8 May 2012 (each Tuesday for 9 weeks) |
| Time: |
6pm to 8pm |
| Venue: |
The Drill Hall, New Beach Road
Rushcutters Bay |
| Facilitator: |
Anne Riches |
| To apply: |
Click here to register your interest |
| Anne will contact you in February to confirm your
interest in the program. |
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| Dates: |
8 October to 3 December 2012 (each Monday for 9 weeks)
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| Time: |
6pm to 8pm |
| Venue: |
Woollahra Community Centre, 334 Edgecliff Road (corner of Queen Street), Woollahra |
| Facilitator: |
Anne Riches |
| To apply: |
We will advise the link to register your interest soon |
| After you register your interest Anne will contact you in September to confirm your interest in the program. |
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