Groups

Did someone say free groups?

Come join a group at headspace Southport! Learn new skills, learn more about yourself, or just connect with like-minded people. Feel supported and have fun!

 

How groups help

Get the most out of your headspace experience by joining one of our free groups.

A group can help you:

  • Create a sense of connection and community
  • Make peer connections with like-minded people
  • Share your feelings in a safe judgement-free space
  • Validate your experiences
  • Understand yourself and your emotions through open conversations
  • Learn tips on how to cope with others going through similar stuff
  • Improve your mood

To book in to a group, please email our team on headspacegroups@liveslivedwell.org.au or speak with your clinician. 

“Just make the first step to come see what it's like. Worst case, you don't enjoy it. Best case, it can help with your recovery.”
- Group participant, headspace Southport

Frequently Asked Questions

All of our groups are free!

To join some of our groups, you need to be a current client with headspace or have engaged with headspace within the past 3 months. Other groups are open to anyone.

We have groups that are run by clinicians and also have peer-led groups, meaning peer support workers with lived experiences will run the groups.

Peer-led groups are run by peer support workers who either have lived experience of mental ill health or experience caring for a young person with mental health concerns. Peer-led groups will not cover clinical or therapeutic content. 

Our clinician-led groups will incorporate or teach therapeutic skills in group content or activities, to support your wellbeing.

Some groups require a short-term commitment (a few weeks), while others are more casual and great for drop-ins.

We ask that if you're interested in joining a group, please contact us on headspacegroups@liveslivedwell.org.au or let a headspace staff member know. Our groups have limited spaces so ensuring you contact our team to secure you spot ensures we are able to accommodate everyone.

 

Unless we say it's a structured program, our groups are flexible. You can come whenever you like, each session will have different content. For more information, please contact our team on headspacegroups@liveslivedwell.org.au 

If you have registered for a group, the group facilitator will get in touch with you directly to let you know if the group has been cancelled.

Stuff comes up, it's all good! If you can't make it to your group, it's best to email us at headspacegroups@liveslivedwell.org.au

 

Of course! Just share the groups email headspacegroups@liveslivedwell.org.au and encourage them to sign up.

Of course! Just ask them to sign up by reaching out to headspacegroups@liveslivedwell.org.au 

If they're not a current headspace client or haven't been engaged with headspace in the past three months, they may not be eligible for all groups.

We understand that sometimes a friend might decide to join last minute. If they're unable to sign up beforehand, please bring them along 15 minutes early so we can get them signed up before the group starts.

Yes! You are welcome to attend a group at headspace Southport or Upper Coomera. Check out the times and locations for each specific group on the groups booking page.

Book a group today! Email our team on headspacegroups@liveslivedwell.org.au 

still got questions?

If you've got questions or suggestions about our groups, please send an email to headspacegroups@liveslivedwell.org.au or ask your clinician for more details.

“Groups are the best... Sure, they're a little awkward at first... but once you get into the groove and get over those first-time nerves... you slowly learn that everyone is going through their own thing and everyone is so accepting.”
- Group participant, headspace Southport