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IAPT Cambridge Group WorkProgrammeImproving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)

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The Cambridge Improving Access toPsychological Therapies (IAPTTeams) aims to help adults sufferingfrom common psychologicalproblems and has been developing anew programme of grouptreatments.

How will therapy help?How will therapy help?How will therapy help?How will therapy help?We provide a range of therapies andyour therapist will advise and planwith you the most appropriatetreatment package to help you withthe difficulties you are experiencing.This could be individual, group workor a combination of treatmentapproaches.

Types of help include guided selfhelp (supporting you to helpyourself), Cognitive BehaviouralTherapy (CBT), group work,employment and social support andadvice and signposting to otheragencies who can help with specificissues.

Group work programmeGroup work programmeGroup work programmeGroup work programmeA range of groups are currentlyavailable to meet specific needs andthese run from 4-12 sessions, either ona weekly or fortnightly basis.

Overcoming depressionOvercoming depressionOvercoming depressionOvercoming depressionA therapy course aimed at patientsexperiencing low mood. Uses CBT skillsto help deal with the symptoms ofdepression and promote psychologicalwellbeing - 12 sessions.

Anxiety managementAnxiety managementAnxiety managementAnxiety managementThis course delivers information andskills training for the different elementsof anxiety (thoughts, worries,behaviour, physical symptoms) -          5 fortnightly sessions.

Coping with traumaCoping with traumaCoping with traumaCoping with traumaThis course is aimed at patients whohave experienced a single trauma.  Itwill deliver information and skillstraining relevant to the trauma -         6 fortnightly sessions.

Life skills courseLife skills courseLife skills courseLife skills courseMindfulness-based course aimed atpatients experiencing stress, chronicpain, chronic fatigue and anxiety. Involves a mix of guided meditation,mindful movement and discussion -    8 weekly sessions.

Coping with long-term conditionsCoping with long-term conditionsCoping with long-term conditionsCoping with long-term conditionsA therapy course aimed at peopleexperiencing psychological difficultiesrelated to their long term physicalhealth conditions - 12 weeklysessions.

Social anxietySocial anxietySocial anxietySocial anxietyA therapy course aimed at peopleexperiencing social anxiety. Lookingat building confidence andassertiveness skills to name a few -  8 weekly sessions.

Depression and anxiety in postnatalDepression and anxiety in postnatalDepression and anxiety in postnatalDepression and anxiety in postnatalwomenwomenwomenwomenA therapy course aimed at postnatalpatients (within one year of givingbirth) presenting with depression andco-morbid anixiety -12 weeklysessions.

Building self-esteemBuilding self-esteemBuilding self-esteemBuilding self-esteemThe group aims to help youunderstand how low self-esteemdevelops, what keeps it going andhow to make changes which enableyou to start to feel more confidentand compassionate towardsyourself. The group involves someteaching of cognitive behaviouralideas as well as encouraging groupdiscussions around weekly topics -12 sessions.

Work-based stressWork-based stressWork-based stressWork-based stressThe course is run with the RichmondFellowship and is intended to addressboth practical and psychologicalissues faced by people experiencingwork-based stress.

How do you get access to the service?How do you get access to the service?How do you get access to the service?How do you get access to the service?In the first instance you need to visityour GP or practice nurse who will referyou to IAPT. The IAPT programme aimsto provide a responsive service so youwill usually be contacted by the teamwithin a couple of weeks of receivingthe referral. The telephone number ofyour local service is given overleaf.

ConfidentialityConfidentialityConfidentialityConfidentialityTo provide the best possible standardsof care we need to keep informationabout you. This information is heldsolely to inform clinical decisions and toprovide your care. At times,information about you may need to beshared with others involved in yourcare, for example, another member ofthe team, or your GP. We have a legalresponsibility to keep confidential all ofthe information we hold about you andto respect your rights under the DataProtection Act 1998.

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Cambridge IAPT ServicesTTTT 01223 533322

To give feedback on the IAPT service,you can call our Patient Advice andLiaison Service (PALS) on:

TTTT  0800 376 0775EEEE  pals@cpft.nhs.uk

People seeking emergency help witha psychological issue should call theirGP, or a charity such as theSamaritans on 08457 90 90 9008457 90 90 9008457 90 90 9008457 90 90 90,which can provide support in a crisis.

Out-of-hours' serviceOut-of-hours' serviceOut-of-hours' serviceOut-of-hours' service0800 052 22 520800 052 22 520800 052 22 520800 052 22 52Mondays to Fridays from5pm to 10pm;Saturdays, Sundays and BankHolidays from 8am to 10pm.

Leaflet produced July 2012Leaflet review date: July 2013