Blue Healers Depression Program
Blue Healers Depression Program
The NALAG Blue Healers Depression,Stress and Anxiety Program is a psyhco-educational program designed to assist those experiencing mild to moderate depression, stress and anxiety and develop strategies for coping.
What is the Blue Healers Program?
The Blue Healers Program is about learning strategies for managing depression, stress and anxiety.
The Blue Healers Program is suitable for  adults with:
- Depression;
- Stress;
- Anxiety.
The Blue Healers Program is unsuitable for people with:
- Severe Clinical Depression;
- Chronic Mental Illness.
About the Program
The Blue Healers Program assists people who are experiencing depression, anxiety and stress by teaching participants coping strategies to enhance wellbeing.
Blue Healers is a group program developed and presented by the NALAG Centre for Loss & Grief Dubbo. The program is presented by trained facilitators and supervised by a psychologist.Â
The Blue Healers Program is traditionally run in a group setting over 8 sessions plus 2 reunion sessions 1 month and 2 months after completing the program.
The Program can also be run in a 1 Day Coping Skills Class (an introduction to the program often run to gauge interest in running a full 6 week course in the area).
The Blue Healers Program is offered FREE of charge to suitable participants. A meal is often provided.
Coping Skills Classes
Our Coping Skills Class is where you'll discover practical strategies and gain valuable support to navigate the challenges of stress, anxiety, and depressive moods.
This educational session is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to help yourself or better understand and support others. Whether you're seeking personal growth or looking to enhance your ability to assist those around you, this class offers a wealth of practical insights.
1 + 2 Day Programs
The Blue Healers Program can also be offered as a 1 Day Introduction Program or a 2 Day Intensive Weekend Program. There will be no reunion sessions but support and friendship groups will be encouraged to be formed
6 Week Program
The 6 week program covers various topics, starting with understanding the symptoms, causes, and effects of depression, anxiety, and stress on physical and mental well-being.
Participants learn about the benefits of exercise and relaxation, receive guidance on creating personalized exercise and relaxation regimes, and hear from guest facilitators about the impact of loss, grief, and bereavement.
Other sessions focus on healthy eating and sleeping habits, challenging negative thinking through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), improving self-esteem, practical problem-solving techniques, and exploring medication and natural remedies for recovery. The reunion sessions provide an opportunity for participants to reconnect, discuss coping strategies, and plan ongoing support networks.
Register your interest in attending a NALAG Blue Healers Depression, Stress and Anxiety Program at a location near you.
Register your interest, and provide your details and contact information, so we can assess the feasibility of running a Blue Healers Depression, Stress, and Anxiety Program in your area.