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Outdoor and animal assisted services. Clinical Psychology Programs for 2021We are currently developing a range of new innovative and exciting evidence based outdoor approaches for 2021 to compliment our existing office based clinical psychology services.
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What new programs are currently under development?
Healthwise Gippsland have recently purchased a new farm near Toongabbie, Victoria. Plans are underway to offer a range of new clinical psychology services in 2021, including outdoor and nature based therapy sessions (for individuals and small groups), as well as animal assisted therapy sessions with dogs and horses. Programs will be offered as individual, and small group sessions in the next 6 to 12 months. Small group sessions will focus on social and emotional regulation skills building.
Where is the farm, and what facilities are available?
The farm is located near Toongabbie, approximately 15 minutes drive from the Healthwise Gippsland office in Traralgon along a sealed road. The farm is a working farm, with crops, cattle, horses, sheep, and dogs. There is a creek running through the centre of the property. Basic facilities will be available on site, and will be slowly developed over time.
Who would benefit from Outdoor, Nature Based or Animal Assisted Therapies?
Outdoor, nature based, and/or animal assisted sessions will be ideal for clients looking for alternatives to room based therapy.
Children and adults with chronic difficulties, and those who have already attended therapy for some time, may also benefit from our new and exciting range of evidence based outdoor programs. These services are designed to compliment existing room based therapies.
Children and adults with chronic difficulties, and those who have already attended therapy for some time, may also benefit from our new and exciting range of evidence based outdoor programs. These services are designed to compliment existing room based therapies.
How could Outdoor, Nature Based, or Animal Assisted Therapies, assist myself or my child?
Outdoor, nature based, and animal assisted therapy sessions are designed with a range of therapy goals in mind. Evidence based approaches are tailored specifically to you or your child's unique needs. Sessions may focus on:
- emotional regulation,
- empathy,
- distress tolerance,
- confidence,
- reduced stress,
- building healthy relationships,
- mindfulness,
- problem solving,
- social skills, and much more.
- emotional regulation,
- empathy,
- distress tolerance,
- confidence,
- reduced stress,
- building healthy relationships,
- mindfulness,
- problem solving,
- social skills, and much more.
Will office based services still be available?
Yes, existing office based therapies will continue to be offered.
How do I express an interest in Outdoor, Nature Based, and/or Animal Assisted Therapy Sessions?
More information on these programs will be released in the next 6 to 12 months. However, expressions of interest are currently being taken. Please complete the following form to express your interest in these innovative new programs.