Hearing Voices Group
at the Dawley Centre, Telford

A pilot Hearing Voices Group has been developed within the Department of Psychological
Therapies for Service Users living in the East of the County of Shropshire.
This group is being held at the Dawley Centre, Telford

The group has followed research-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions.
Delivering CBT in this group format has been shown to improve individual functioning
and self esteem in voice hearers as well as encouraging compliance with homework tasks and sharing of coping mechanisms.

Aims of the Group
The aims of this group are that the members will experience :-
a reduction of persistent positive symptoms
increased control over their experiences and increased coping skills
increased knowledge and understanding
improvement of self-image
decrease in feelings of hopelessness
reduction in distress, anxiety or depression caused by symptoms.

Future Plans .
Later this year a similar Hearing Voices Group is planned for In-patient
Acute Services at Shelton Hospital.

Accessing the Groups
Access to the groups is via GP or Mental Health Professional referral
Details are available from either:-

Sharon Matthews, Cognitive Behaviour Therapist
or
Lucy Cotterill, Staff Nurse

Both can be contacted at the Dawley Centre, Telford Tel:- 01952 506838

Support Group

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