Emotional Stability and Suicide Prevention

About the group:

The DBT/ Life Skills Programme is a very effective way of learning how to deal with such issues as depression, anxiety, overly intense emotions, relationship difficulties, self harm and suicidal thinking. It is based primarily on the strategies and skills of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), sensory modulation theory and self compassion training. It incorporates learning ways to manage and soothe emotional upheaval.

Mental health:

Only three percent of the population are able to be seen at their local Community Mental Health Centres. This means that there are thousands of people suffering who have to cope with their highly stressful lives without appropriate care. Many people in New Zealand are unable to afford necessary treatment in the community and many get referred to this group by DHB Crisis Teams and GP’s.

About Counselling and Psychotherapy Takapuna:

We are a group of practitioners who are committed to providing treatment for people who struggle with emotional difficulties. Myself, Kathryn Ryan, registered psychotherapist, and Nicola Harvey, registered nurse clinician, and other clinicians, have been running these groups for the last 10 years. http://www.counsellingandpsychotherapytakapuna.co.nz/

The funds currently will go to cover the cost of 4 participants who have requested to attend, but who cannot afford to pay for this programme. The participant fees we charge pay for the cost of the two facilitators for two hours, rental for the lounge and facilities we use, the cost of the food we provide (for hunger and therapeutic use), and the cost of an admin/preparation person. This programme does not make a profit.