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The holiday season, while often a time of celebration, can present significant challenges for people with mental health disorders. Increased stress, social pressures, and the prevalence of substances during this period can lead to heightened risks of relapse or a case of the 'Holiday Blues' (Alcohol and Drug Foundation, 2024).
Christmas Programs
Robina Private has developed a three-week program designed to support patients during the festive period
3-week Christmas program includes:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Christmas Art Therapy
- Mindful Yoga
- A visit from our Therapy Horse
- Topics from our Dual-Diagnosis program
Respite Care all Holiday Season
Support your patients and their carers this holiday season with our flexible respite care program. Designed to provide short-term mental health and rehabilitation support, it allows carers the opportunity to take a much-needed break, knowing their loved ones are in safe and compassionate hands.
Available 24/7 with no referral required.
- Private rooms with ensuite
- Social inclusion activities
- Nutritious meals
- Physiotherapy sessions
- 24-hour nursing support
Eating Disorders
The Christmas season can be particularly challenging for individuals with eating disorders. The focus on food and social gatherings can increase anxiety and distress. Here are some common effects:
- Increased Anxiety: The abundance of food and social expectations can heighten anxiety and stress for those with eating disorders
- Routine Disruption: Changes in routine and the emphasis on indulgence can be overwhelming
- Social Pressure: Comments about food and body image during gatherings can be triggering
Recovery Reconnect: 2 week eating disorder skill building group
The purpose of this group program is to assist in the continuation towards recovery. The aim is for you to reconnect with yourself, life and increase meaning and purpose and strengthening your healthy self. Treatment is focused on learning new ways to cope, with opportunities to practice managing emotions, thoughts and behaviours. Through rediscovering who you are beyond your eating habits, weight, and body image and finding the joy in life again.
Who is the program for?
Those over the age of 14 years with a diagnosis of an eating disorder.
When and where is it held?
Two, Two-Week Cycles Available:
(9.00am – 2.00pm, daily)
- Tuesday 10 December – Friday 20 December 2024
- Tuesday 07 January – Friday 17 January 2025
Submit Referrals
GPs can send a referral to 'Robina Private Hospital'
- E: rbn.admissions@aurorahealth.com.au
- P: 1800 707 581
- F: 07 5665 5199
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