Day therapy for personality disorders
Personality disorders are mental health conditions marked by instability in emotions, self-image and relationships. They are often accompanied by impulsive behaviours and intense fear of abandonment.
The symptoms depend on the type of personality disorder. Many of the symptoms of different personality disorders overlap. Common signs of a personality disorder can include:
- strange or unpredictable behaviour
- suspicion and distrust (not trusting others)
- taking risks
- extreme mood swings or emotional outbursts
- difficulty with relationships
- problems at school or work
- need for instant gratification (immediate pleasure or reward)
Personality disorders tend to start in adolescence (teenage years). The thoughts and behaviours become more firmly fixed in adulthood. People with personality disorders might not be aware that they have a problem. They may find it hard to seek help. Family or friends may be severely affected by caring for someone with a personality disorder and they may be the ones to seek help.
Day therapy program for personality disorders
Designed for people living with personality disorders, our day therapy program helps individuals understand and better manage their symptoms, regulate their emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and enhance their overall wellbeing.
Our program provides mental health therapies for people living with a personality disorder to help manage their symptoms better and set them on a journey of optimal mental health and wellbeing.
Our experienced mental health professionals are dedicated to providing effective interventions and guiding participants towards achieving long-lasting positive change and outcomes.
Program elements
Comprehensive assessment
The program begins with a comprehensive mental health assessment by a senior psychiatrist who develops an individualised treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
Group therapy sessions
We conduct our program via group therapy sessions which are facilitated by our skilled mental health team. These sessions provide a safe space to share experiences, gain insights, and learn valuable coping strategies.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
We provide dialectical behaviour therapy, an evidence-based therapy that helps participants develop skills to regulate their emotions, manage difficult situations and improve interpersonal relationships.
Skill-building sessions
The program includes skill-building sessions in emotion regulation, self-care, communication skills, boundary setting and a range of other areas to help you effectively manage symptoms.
Mindfulness and relaxation techniques
Our program incorporates mindfulness and relaxation techniques to promote self-awareness, reduce stress, and cultivate emotional wellbeing.
Aftercare planning
To support long-term success, the program includes comprehensive aftercare planning, including relapse prevention strategies, referral to community resources, and ongoing support options.
Day therapy at Matilda Nepean
Matilda Nepean is proud to be a leading provider of private mental health care in the Nepean region. This is what you can expect when you enrol in one of our day therapy programs:
- Personalised care in a group therapy setting
- Evidence-based therapies
- Senior and experienced mental health professionals
- A safe and nurturing environment
- Communication with your existing mental health care professionals
- Modern, luxury facilities in a central, convenient location.
You can learn more about what to expect as a day patient at Matilda Nepean here.
Prefer to attend this program as an inpatient?
All mental health programs can be undertaken on either a day therapy basis, where you attend at the hospital at session times throughout the week, or on an inpatient basis, where you stay at the hospital for the duration of the program.
Individuals who join a program as an inpatient have access to a wide range of additional amenities and services. These include:
- accommodation in oversized boutique hotel-like private rooms
- a flexible dietitian-approved menu selection
- in-room entertainment including audio and video services
- an expansive gymnasium and hydrotherapy centre
- in-house wellness services, which includes on-site remedial massage therapy, hair salon and nail technician
- well-appointed relaxation and recreation areas which include table tennis, reading areas, an outdoor alfresco and a communal barbeque
- comfortable open-plan workstations
- in-hospital cafe with comfortable seating areas.
If you’d prefer to attend this program as an inpatient, you can find out more about this option here.
Learn more or enquire about admission to our personality disorder program
The Matilda Nepean mental health care team is here to support you on your journey to optimal mental health and wellbeing.
For more information or to inquire about admission to our personality disorder day therapy or inpatient program, please contact our intake coordinator, Jacki Maher, at tel: (02) 8123 6790 or email: mentalhealth@matildanepean.com.au.
Want to learn more about our other programs and therapies?
We offer a range of mental health day therapy programs tailored to specific mental health needs. These include:
- Trauma Day Program
- Veterans and First Responder PTSD Program
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Day Program
- Mood and Anxiety Day Program
- Introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Day Program
- Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Day Program
We also offer a range of other therapies including:
- transcranial magnetic stimulation (day therapy and inpatient program)
- electroconvulsive therapy (day therapy and inpatient program)
Everyone’s needs are different. On admission to your program, our clinical team will determine which therapies and treatments are most appropriate for your needs in discussion with you.