The Nelson Clinic offers group work each term. Anyone with an approved ACC ISSC claim and who is currently engaged in ISSC wellbeing is eligible.
Clients can request participation by contacting their therapist and expressing interest. If appropriate, the therapist can request approval from ACC
My Body, My Balance (MBMB)
Facilitators: Hester Phillips & Jade Ferriere
My Body, My Balance (MBMB) introduces a variety of evidence-based clinical interventions for trauma recovery. The curriculum integrates insights from renown leaders in the field of trauma recovery, such as Levine, 1995; Van der Kolk, 2014, Rothchild, 2000, Dana, 2018; Porges 1994 and offers internationally recognised somatic healing approaches and arts therapy interventions. Led by qualified facilitators and therapists with over 35 years combined experience. This program is designed to benefit clients with post-traumatic stress disorder, complex post-traumatic stress disorder and those resistant to traditional treatments.
MBMB is a unique program designed to support the delicate process of stabilising and integrating trauma. It offers participants essential psychoeducation to help regulate their autonomic nervous system responses, fostering resilience and balance in daily life. Through their participation, clients are gently guided toward healthy social engagement, cultivating connection and well-being.
Nelson In Person Weekly Classes (8 weeks) 24th October - 9th December
9:30 - 11:00am (Thursdays) - Koru Centre, Nelson (Female only)
5:30 - 7:00pm (Fridays) - Koru Centre, Nelson (Female only)
MBMB DAY RETREATS
Hester and Jade warmly invite you to our upcoming retreat, Calming an Anxious Mind. Through restorative movement, expressive art-making processes, you'll discover new paths to well-being.
Calming an Anxious Mind Retreats combine evidence-based, trauma-sensitive movement and arts therapy interventions to offer participants tangible and sustainable tools for managing an anxious mind. Participants will focus on developing self-soothing and compassionate behaviors while reducing self-judgement. They will identify and address obstacles to self-care in a trauma-sensitive and supportive environment.
Wellington: Calming an Anxious Mind - an in person 12 hour My Body My Balance 2 day retreat - Central Wellington (Exact venue to be confirmed)
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd November 11:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December 11:30am - 5:30pm
Join Jen & Lea who bring together evidence-based practices including Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) and mindfulness (MBCT). We will flow through a range of gentle movement, breath and sitting practices and learn useful regulation skills to add to your kete of tools, soothe and nourish your nervous system and tend to your body’s signals in order to resource into safety, rest and recovery within.
The venue for the day is Koru Studio in the heart of Nelson which may be familiar to participants who have attended the group program. Spaces are limited.
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) Facilitators: Zoe Deverick & Julie Crocker
Moving To Heal: An Eight-Week Movement Therapy Group
Are you seeking a holistic approach to healing from trauma? Our upcoming eight-week Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) program is the first of its kind in Whanganui. It offers a unique, supportive environment where you can explore self-expression through movement, deepen your body awareness, and connect with others on a similar journey.
This program is designed for those who identify as women, with approved ACC ISSC claims who are ready to commit to a transformative experience. Through explorative movement and mindful somatic practices, you will gain tools to manage stress and anxiety, build emotional resilience, and cultivate a sense of safety and comfort within your body. Practices will include restorative movement, somatic awareness, mindfulness, journaling, art expression and other embodied self-care practices.
WEEKLY CLASSES: Term 4 2024
Please see below for the full process to register clients.
Process for Lead Providers
1. Purchase Order Request
To arrange approval for a client to attend the group, please contact the client's recovery partner as soon as possible. You will need to provide a rationale and request the following codes be approved:
- SCGT x1 - All Classes
- SCGW x 12 (8 x 1.5 hr sessions) Nelson in person classes
- SCGW x 12 (8 x 1.5 hr sessions) Auckland in person classes
- SCGW x 12 (8 x 1.5 hr sessions) Whanganui in person classes
- SCGW x 8 (8x 1h sessions) - all online classes
- SCGW x 7 (1 x 5.5 hour session + setup time for the facilitators) - Nelson TSY Self Care Saturday day retreat
- SCGW x 6 (1 x 6 hour session) - Auckland TSY/CAT Tools for Transforming Trauma day retreat
- SCGW x 16 (2 x 6 hr sessions + 4 hrs online follow up) - Wellington MBMB Calming an Anxious Mind 2 day retreat
- Time frames: 08/10/2024 - 20/12/2024
- Vendor ID: VAH127 (The Nelson Clinic)
This is a simple example of a rationale that could be provided:
"We would like to request approval please for this client to attend a group course run by the Nelson Clinic (VAH127), which will commence on DATE.
The aim of this would be for the client to acquire some additional skills in managing PTSD and depressive symptomatology and promote an opportunity for safe social connection to address current isolation. Could you please let me know if this can be approved for the client? They are motivated to attend this treatment, which aligns well with their current goals as outlined in the wellbeing plan".
The deadline for Term 4 Purchase Orders is
Friday before your chosen class starts!
Please copy us into your ACC PO request so we know to expect it via our groups email
2. Registration
When The Nelson Clinic receives the Purchase Order from ACC we will be in contact to get your client registered and to advise you of the next steps.
3. Triage
Once we have received your registration form, one of our TSY facilitators will contact your client to triage for any needs prior to commencing the group. You will be kept informed of any decisions relating to your client.
Trauma Sensitive Yoga
My Body, My Balance
Process for Lead Providers
Please submit Purchase Orders ASAP to ACC
1. Purchase Order Request
To arrange approval for a client to attend the group, please contact the client's recovery partner as soon as possible. You will need to provide a rationale and request the following codes be approved:
In-person classes:
- SCGT x1
- SCGW x12 (8x 1.5h sessions) - in person classes OR
Online classes
- SCGT x1
- SCGW x 8 (8x 1h sessions) - online classes
General
- Time frames: 31 July - 15 September 2024 (extended duration of PO to accommodate any changes)
- Vendor ID: VAH127 (The Nelson Clinic)
This is a simple example of a rationale that could be provided:
"We would like to request approval please for this client to attend a group course run by the Nelson Clinic (VAH127), which will commence on DATE.
The aim of this would be for the client to acquire some additional skills in managing PTSD and depressive symptomatology and promote an opportunity for safe social connection to address current isolation. Could you please let me know if this can be approved for the client? They are motivated to attend this treatment, which aligns well with their current goals as outlined in the wellbeing plan".
2. Registration
When The Nelson Clinic receives the Purchase Order from ACC we will be in contact to get your client registered and to advise you of the next steps.
3. Triage
Once we have received your registration form, one of our TSY facilitators will contact your client to triage for any needs prior to commencing the group. You will be kept informed of any decisions relating to your client.