We know that there can’t be a one-size-fits-all approach to recovery, which is why in 2022 we are offering a range of Skills for Recovery Programs for veterans and their families who need support with their physical, mental and social health.
In 2022, each one of our Skills for Recovery Programs have been designed to provide veterans and their families with opportunities to develop psychological and physical strategies and skills, to effectively manage their long-term health and wellbeing.
Facilitated by a member of our clinical team, each program is offered in a safe, non-judgemental space for participants to connect with others. Veterans and their families registered with Mates4Mates can access these programs either online or face-to-face at one of our centres in Brisbane, Townsville, Hobart and Darwin, ensuring that accessibility isn’t a problem for those in need of support.
Although places are limited for each program intake, we offer a range of our Skills for Recovery Programs at various times throughout 2022. Keep an eye out on our website to find out more.
If you find yourself responding to situations more intensely than appropriate, then our STAIR Program may be for you. Over 12 sessions, you’ll focus on regulating and managing your emotions. For veterans who have experienced trauma, start your journey to recovery here.
If you’re reaching for a drink more often than you would like, it might be time to establish healthy drinking habits. Over four sessions, this program aims to help veterans increase their understanding of alcohol reliance, learn a range of helpful coping strategies, and develop a relapse prevention plan.
This program is designed to support partners and carers of veterans whose lives have been impacted by service. Over two days face-to-face or four days online, you will learn strategies to support your own mental health and wellbeing, as well as the ability to manage some of the unique challenges the Defence Force life brings.
Are you looking for ways to manage your persistent pain? Over six sessions, this program will teach you the current approaches and contributors to persistent pain management across biological, psychological and social domains. With the help of our clinical team, veterans will identify what pain is and what purpose pain serves the body.
While our One-Day Wellness Program focuses on exploring the different ways to practice mindfulness, our Four-Day Wellness Program allows veterans to participate in interactive group workshops that can help them to develop healthy coping mechanisms. The programs have been designed to help veterans better manage post-service challenges that they may be facing, in a non-judgemental and inclusive environment.
Plus, there will be face-to-face clinical events held for Men’s Health Week (June) and Women’s Health Week (September).
Please note: Our One-Day and Four-Day Wellness Programs are for veterans only. The Partners and Carers Program is for partners and carers only.
Many veterans have difficulty seeking support for their mental health, especially in a face-to-face environment. Practical apps provide veterans with a way to start working on their mental health from the comfort of their own home.
