Group Services
At Shine Bright Mental Health, we are committed to providing a multitude of services that provide safe spaces for all. Our Groups are now available in Maryborough and Hervey Bay, with monthly intakes so you can start at any time that suits you!
Why Choose Us?
- We walk alongside you: We provide ongoing support, monitoring, and assessment of your mental health. This helps us ensure you have the right support in place to thrive.
- We empower you to reach your goals: We work collaboratively with you to understand your needs and goals, tailoring our support to help you live a more fulfilling life.
- We connect you with resources: We help you access the resources and services available through NDIS, ensuring you receive the most appropriate support for your unique situation.
- Compassionate care:Our team is passionate about providing a safe and supportive environment where you feel heard and respected.
- Regular communication: We keep you informed and involved in every step of the process, ensuring your voice is heard.
- Collaboration: We work closely with you, your NDIS coordinator, and other healthcare providers to ensure a seamless approach to your well-being.
Ready to take the next step? Take a look at our group services to see which will suit you best. If you are unsure, contact us and we will work with you to find the best solution for your situation.
How our DBT Groups work:
- Sessions are 120 minutes for in-depth learning and support
- Monthly intakes means each month a new group starts
- Groups in Hervey Bay and Maryborough for convenience
- Supportive small group environment to help you apply skills in real life
- No GP referral Required – Self referrals welcome!
Price: $1650.00 + GST (12 sessions)
Payment plans are available to suit your budget
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT is a structured, evidence-based therapy designed to help individuals regulate emotions, manage stress, improve relationships, and develop mindfulness skills. Originally developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, DBT is highly effective for anyone experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, or relationship difficulties.
This therapy is not just for people with complex mental health concerns—it provides practical, everyday skills that help anyone build resilience, confidence, and emotional control.
How DBT Can Help You – DBT Focuses on four key skill areas:
- Mindfulness – Learn to be present, reduce overthinking, and respond rather than react to situations.
- Distress Tolerance – Gain strategies to cope with crisis situations and emotional distress without making things worse.
- Emotion Regulation – Understand and manage emotions effectively so they don’t take over your life.
- Interpersonal Effectiveness – Build strong, healthy relationships and learn how to communicate assertively while maintaining self-respect.
Who can benefit from DBT – DBT is helpful for anyone who:
- Feels overwhelmed by emotions
- Struggles with impulsivity or reactivity in relationships
- Finds it difficult to manage stress or distressing situations
- Wants to develop more emotional resilience and control
- Has experienced anxiety, depression or self-doubt and is looking for practical skills to create change
- Wants to improve their ability to communicate, set boundaries and navigate relationships
Shine Bright Recovery Meetings
Recovery looks different for everyone. Our Shine Bright Recovery Meetings provide a welcoming, practical and non-judgemental space for adults who want to make changes to their alcohol or other drug use, or strengthen and maintain their recovery.
Led by an experienced Mental Health Nurse, meetings focus on practical strategies that can be used in everyday life. Together, we explore ways to build motivation, understand triggers, manage cravings and urges, strengthen coping skills, problem-solve challenges and reduce the risk of relapse.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you attend. Whether you’re just starting to think about change, actively reducing your use, working towards abstinence, or maintaining recovery, you’re welcome.
- 18+
- Free to attend
- 2 meetings each week
Family & Friends Recovery Meetings
When someone you care about is struggling with alcohol or other drugs, it can affect the whole family.
Our Family & Friends Recovery Meetings provide a supportive space for partners, family members, friends and significant others to focus on their own wellbeing while learning practical ways to support someone they care about.
Led by an experienced Mental Health Nurse, meetings explore communication, healthy boundaries, coping with difficult emotions, managing stress and conflict, understanding substance use and recovery, and recognising what you can — and can’t — control.
Your loved one does not need to be accessing treatment for you to attend.
- Free to attend
- Hervey Bay
- 18+
- 2 meetings each week
Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing through IMPACT Community Services.
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