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E-CBT is a skills-based program designed to help overcome distressing anxiety and mood problems that can impact significantly on the quality of life. Enhanced CBT incorporates some of the recent developments of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness Training.
Therapy Referral Form
2-week Intensive Day Program:
Monday to Friday
9am to 4:15pm
E-CBT may be preferable for those patients:
- currently experiencing an acute episode of depression or anxiety
- who need to discuss their difficulties and learn active strategies for problem solving and improving mood
Inclusion criteria:
- Able to tolerate the group process
- Display adequate levels of attention and concentration
- Unlikely to be disruptive to the group process and hinder the progress of others
- Free from the influence of alcohol and/or illicit substances while attending sessions
Patients unsuitable for E-CBT:
- Those with brain injury/cognitive impairment
- Current substance dependence
- Current psychosis or mania
- Unable to tolerate group process
- Unable to display adequate levels of attention and concentration
- Likely to be disruptive to the group process and hinder the progress of others
- Cannot read English to an adequate degree
- Acute & disabling OCD, eating disorder or PTSD
Aims:
- Provide the patient with relevant information and education that is specific to his/her mental health condition
- Establish realistic expectations for treatment
- Promote motivation to participate in and comply with the treatment program
- Teach the patient cognitive behavioural therapy techniques and their application to the management of their disorders. This specifically relates to the use of:
- Cognitive restructuring to target and change negatively biased thoughts & beliefs
- Behaviour therapy such as activity scheduling, graded task assignment and behavioural experiments
- Promote the management of anxiety & depression
- Build self-esteem
- Develop a relapse prevention plan to assist the patient to deal effectively with possible future problems and obstacles once the treatment program has been completed.
Differences between 2 week and 4 week program:
The 2 week program is more intensive (in terms of hours) and incorporates more therapy strategies than the 4 week evening program.
The 4 week program does not include ACT strategies or Mindfulness Training skills.