Young at Heart
About Young at Heart
Young at Heart has been designed to meet the needs of mature-aged participants. The program is based on strength-based therapies like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Topics such as reminiscing, validation, generating meaning, dignity, positive appraisal and the reframing of daily experience allows participants to review their lives.
Program content
- Ageing gracefully
- Self-compassion
- Memory and neurobics
- Managing thoughts
- Managing our emotions and actions
- Improving physical wellbeing
- Mindfulness
- Strengths, gratitude and forgiveness
What you will experience
Attend a pre-program assessment prior to commencing the program. The aim is to consider goals & discuss details of the program. You will participate group sessions with 8-10 participants. The group is led by qualified mental health trained professionals who will support the learning practical skills & evidence-based strategies. It includes learning new skills & practicing during & between sessions as part of weekly homework which are discussed each session.
Treatment objectives
Objective 1
Gain an understanding and acceptance of the ageing process and develop realistic attitudes towards ageing.
Objective 2
Make positive changes to your lifestyle as you age.
Objective 3
Develop skills to enhance or maintain memory.
Objective 4
Support interpersonal relationships.
Objective 5
Develop ways of coping with feelings and expressing emotions.
Objective 6
Foster gratitude, forgiveness, and acceptance.
What's included
Education
To develop or refine new skills and strategies.
Workbooks
To guide you though education, reflection and exercises designed to tackle your symptoms.
How to get started
Individuals interested in attending this program will need a referral from a Psychiatrist with admission rights to Townsville Private Clinic. Please discuss the group with your treating psychiatrist or contact the Townsville Private Clinic Admissions & Assessment team on 1800 884 767.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will find this program helpful?
Mature-aged individuals who are experiencing difficulties with adjusting to later stages of life, anxiety, depression or memory loss and would like to improve their daily functioning.
When does this treatment start, and how long does it take?
The Young at Heart Program is an 8 week program. It is held once a week. Each session runs from 8:45am until 2:30pm. Morning tea and lunch is provided. Please confirm days and group commencement dates with Day Program Administration staff.
How much dose it cost?
You will be admitted as a day patient and as such, can claim the cost via your private health fund. All health funds have different rules. Please check with Townsville Private Clinic Day Program administration, who will advise you of any applicable out-of-pocket excess or gap costs that you will incur. This program is approved by DVA. Townsville Private Clinic is also an accredited NDIS provided, as such you may utilise NDIS funding to cover the costs of the program.
