Author:
Nielsen Fran,Kwan Polly,Mather Nina
Abstract
AbstractThe group therapy programme at the Walker Unit uses a multimodal approach including verbal, non-verbal, and physical elements. The programme draws on expertise from a range of professional disciplines. The group programme provides therapeutic clinical intervention rather than activity or distraction-based programmes, providing structure and containment as well as cultivating engagement in the therapeutic process and therapy skill building, navigating interpersonal dynamics. Being in a contained unit, the spaces on the ward are also used to facilitate a therapeutic environment during groups. Toward the end of the admissions adolescents and their families may adopt a similarly structured programme or routine including skills and strategies, to assist with their transition from hospital and maintain therapeutic gains achieved from their admission.
Funder
Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Services
Publisher
Springer Nature Singapore
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