A range of acceptable strategies has been approved for use by allied mental health professionals utilising the FPS items.
These are:
1. Psycho-education (including motivational interviewing)
2. Cognitive-behavioural therapy including:
· Behavioural interventions
- Behaviour modification
- Exposure techniques
- Activity scheduling
· Cognitive interventions
- Cognitive therapy
3. Relaxation strategies
- Progressive muscle relaxation
- Controlled breathing
4. Skills training
- Problem solving skills and training
- Anger management
- Social skills training
- Communication training
- Stress management
- Parent management training
5. Interpersonal therapy (especially for depression)
6. Narrative therapy
Important Information Regarding COVID-19
While telehealth service options are available, face-to-face appointments using COVID-19 precautionary measures are available. If you have flu or cold like symptoms please contact reception to reschedule your appointment with notice, or convert to telehealth options. When attending your appointment please be mindful of hygiene practices such as using hand sanitiser, maintaining appropriate physical distance, and wearing a face-mask if necessary.
Next Steps...
If you are wishing to make an appointment for Psychology, Counselling or Clinical Hypnosis please text +61 437 800 440 (hours between 9am - 5pm Mon - Fri)
IF YOU HAVE IMMEDIATE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES OR ARE AT RISK PLEASE CONTACT LIFELINE ON 131114 OR ATTEND YOUR NEAREST HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
