About the program

Strength in Diversity Group

Duration: The evenings of weekdays during the school term for 7 weeks 

Location: Canberra Medicare Mental Health Centre, Shop G7 (Ground floor), 14 Childers street Canberra City ACT 2601

Cost: Free

Who is this for?

This group aims to help individuals who have migrated to Australia to adjust and thrive through a combination of reflection and education. 

Participants will learn about the following areas:

• What is coping?
• Types of coping:

– Emotion-focused versus problem-focused coping

– Healthy versus unhealthy coping

• What is stress and how does it affect the body? 
• Understanding our emotions and how they might inhibit or enhance our capacity for coping
• Helpful coping strategies:

– Self-care

– Mindfulness and relaxation

– Ways to change your thinking

– Increasing self-awareness and challenging negative self-beliefs

– Problem solving skills

– Values and goal setting 

Inclusion criteria

Participants must be over the age of 18 and complete an assessment with our intake team prior to commencing in the group

Other important information about this group

• Light refreshment will be provided
• All participants will receive a workbook to keep
• We have a harm minimisation framework so please do not consume drugs or alcohol prior to attending group

Register your interest

To register your interest in attending this group, please email: hello@thinkmh.com.au or call 5117 4357.