Group Treatments - SALTIE

Group Treatments

Group treatment may be a useful format to help you to achieve your goals.

SALTIE’s group programs are open to existing (or re-engaging) clients of our clinic who are currently undertaking individual counselling with one of our practitioners.

Calm Clay

Practice body awareness, emotional regulation skills, resilience and mindfulness through the media of clay.

Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025 to Tuesday 24th June 2025

5 session program including:

Tuesday 20th May 2025

Tuesday 27th May 2025

Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Tuesday 17th June 2025

Tuesday 24th June 2025

Time: 10:30am start.

Length: 1.5 hours per session.

Cost: $425.00 for the whole program ($85.00 per session). This covers materials and firing, with clients completing several pieces.

If Medicare can be applied, the entire out of pocket is $196.75 ($39.35 per session).

Venue: Sylvia Mental health Art Studio at SALTIE.

Participants: Existing (or re-engaging) clients of SALTIE Clinic.

Group size: Small group of 6 participants.

Wear: This is a hands on group involving clay / ceramic making. Aprons are provided, but wear clothes you are happy to get dirty!

Facilitator: Laura Wynne.

Wellbeing Walks

Going for a walk in nature is an important approach to improved health and wellbeing.

SALTIE recognises the value of this connection with nature and is providing a program to experience the established benefits of movement, green space, morning sunlight, and social connectedness.

Date: Monday 19th May 2025

Monday 16th June 2025

Monday 21st July 2025

Monday 25th August 2025

Monday 22nd September 2025

Monday 20th October 2025

Time: 9:30am start, with arrival from 9:20am.

Length: 1 to 1.5 hours.

Cost: No cost for existing (or re-engaging) clients of SALTIE Clinic.

Venues: Gresswell Forest, Bundoora and Plenty Gorge Parklands, South Morang.

Participants: Existing (or re-engaging) clients of SALTIE Clinic.

Group size: Small group of 6 participants.

Facilitator: Anthony Stasiak.

Orienteering Adventure

Enjoy a nature challenge?

Join us on a SALTIE orienteering course to support improved health and wellbeing.

Date: Monday 5th May 2025

Monday 7th July 2025

Monday 8th September 2025

Time: 9:30am start, with arrival from 9:20am.

Length: 1 to 1.5 hours.

Cost: No cost for existing (or re-engaging) clients of SALTIE Clinic.

Venue: Westerfolds Park, Templestowe.

Participants: Existing (or re-engaging) clients of SALTIE Clinic.

Group size: Small group of 6 participants.

Facilitator: Anthony Stasiak.

Drumming for Mental Health

Drumming is a highly engaging activity. For people experiencing social isolation and mental illness, the program is expected to rapidly build social connectedness and improve well-being. The program is collaborative, challenging and enjoyable. Participants drum together with the facilitators in weekly 1 hour sessions, with the option of participating in a performance recording in the final week. No prior musical experience is necessary and instruments are provided. The program is built on solid psychological and neuro-cognitive research. The program combines cutting edge clinical psychology and neuroscience research with community music.

Date: Next program date to be advised.

Time: 9:30am start, with arrival from 9:20am.

Length: 1 hour per session.

Cost: No out of pocket payment for existing SALTIE clients with a valid ADF / DVA referral.

Venue: SALTIE Clinic.

Participants: ADF members and veterans (our future programs will be open to other clients).

Group size: Small group of 6 participants.

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