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Group Phychotherapy for Depression

The group is oriented towards the elderly that are emotionally distressed in order to manage the symptoms of depression. The nature of the group is psychoeducational and it is based on cognitive behavioural therapy. Tools and techniques are presented within the framework of the group, to improve disposition, during which the patient can initially be trained in the empathetic and encouraging environment provided by the group and then to apply those skills in their life.

Details:

WHERE:
  • Day Centre for Dementia, 22 I. Drosopoulou Street, Kypseli

     Contact details to book an appointment 210-82 35 050 | 210-82 35 620

WHEN:
The group has few members (8-10 people), it runs for approximately 14 weekly two-hour sessions and it is supervised by a psychologist trained in cognitive behavioural therapy. Contact details for more information 210 82 35 050, 210 82 35 620<s/trong
HOW:
Referral to participate in the group can be obtained through a medical professional, either the association’s or an independent one. Contact details for more information 210-82 35 050, 210-82 35 620
AIM:

Group participants will learn, amongst other things, to observe themselves and to connect their disposition to the degree of their activeness, to relax, to be aware of the way they think and how that affects their disposition, to think more constructively and to be assertive more effectively. The aim is to obtain higher self-confidence in regulating their disposition so that they can intervene to improve it when it weans.

 

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