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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?

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.

Recovery Groups - Hervey Bay - Mental Health Support - NDIS Support

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 Group - Coming Soon

A practical, empowering pathway to life beyond addiction.

Shine Bright Addiction Recovery Meetings offer a contemporary, clinically informed approach to addressing substance use and all forms of addiction or related behaviours.
Through structured, in person mutual support meetings, participants are supported to develop practical skills, create personalised recovery plans, and implement strategies that promote emotional regulation, resilience, and overall wellbeing.
 
This is a stigma free, self empowering space focused on what you can do today to move forward.

What you can expect:

• A welcoming, non-judgemental space
• Practical tools to build motivation and manage urges
• Peer support from others on similar journeys
• Guidance from trained facilitators

Who Can Attend?

This group is open to anyone looking for support in managing addiction – no registration required, just come as you are!

Locations:
Our Smart Recovery Groups are held in
Maryborough – Every Wednesday 10am-11.30am

Hervey Bay – Every Monday 10am-11.30am and Every Wednesday 3.30pm-5pm

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Join us for SMART Recovery, a free, practical, and supportive group designed to help you take control of addictive behaviors. Whether it’s alcohol, drugs, gambling, or other compulsive behaviors, this program provides evidence-based strategies to support your recovery journey.

What you can expect:

• A welcoming, non-judgemental space
• Practical tools to build motivation and manage urges
• Peer support from others on similar journeys
• Guidance from trained facilitators

Who Can Attend?

This group is open to anyone looking for support in managing addiction – no registration required, just come as you are!

Follow our Facebook Page for updates