cbt groups information
Mind runs three main CBT groups as part of it's programme. These groups consist of either, eight or ten, two and a half hour sessions. We provide a variety of locations and times during the year, so that as many people as possible have access to the groups. The CBT Groups are part of the TalkingSpace service provided by Mind in partnership with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The groups are:
Depression: Depression lowers your mood, and can make you feel hopeless, worthless, unmotivated and exhausted. It can affect sleep, appetite and self-esteem, and interfere with daily activities. It may affect your physical health. This may set off a vicious circle because the worse you feel, the more depressed you are likely to get. Depression often goes hand in hand with anxiety.
Anxiety: Anxiety can mean constant and unrealistic worry about any aspect of daily life. You feel restless and have problems sleeping. You may also suffer from physical symptoms. You heart may beat faster, your stomach may be upset, your muscles may tense up and you may feel shaky. Anxiety also feeds on itself. Someone who is highly anxious may develop other related problems, such as panic attacks, a phobia or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Extended CBT Skills for Anxiety & Depression: This group goes deeper to explore some of the causes underpinning Anxiety and Depression which can lead to a withdrawal from life, including low self esteem. These can make it difficult to get a job, go to college or even carry out everyday tasks such as going shopping. Often people with low self esteem feel worthless, that no one likes them and they can become isloated. They are often bullied and feel themselves to be victims.
If you put your name down for a group, the group facilitators will meet with you beforehand to discuss your needs and help ensure that the group is the right one for you.
The groups are divided up into teaching sessions, group discussion and tasks. We ask participants to complete some tasks and reading between sessions. Groups will have between twelve and twenty participants. We split participants up into smaller groups for many tasks. We do not use high intensity tasks such as role play, or ask people to present to the group.
For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions page.
More information on TalkinSpace.