A support group to help manage anxiety, depression and stress
The Managing Emotions Support Group is a six-week, skills-based support group for adults experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, depression and stress.
Facilitated by experienced practitioners, the group provides a supportive and respectful space to learn practical tools for managing strong emotions, reducing distress and improving day-to-day wellbeing.
Funded by the Sydney North Health Network.
What the group offers
The Managing Emotions Support Group is a structured, six-week group program designed to help adults build practical skills for emotional wellbeing, coping and connection. The group offers:
- A closed group format, with participants starting and finishing together
- A supportive and respectful environment
- Practical skills to manage strong emotions and distress safely
- Tools to reduce worry, rumination and stress
- Strategies to build emotional regulation and resilience
- Support to improve communication, boundaries and relationships
- Mindfulness, relaxation and self-compassion practices
- An introduction to evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, mindfulness and Solution Focused Therapy
Who this group is for
This group may be suitable for adults experiencing mild to moderate:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Ongoing stress
- Difficulty managing strong emotions
Common stressors may include relationship difficulties, work or study pressure, financial stress, illness, grief or major life changes.
Eligibility criteria apply. If the group is not the right fit, individual counselling or referral options may be discussed.
NOTE: this is an introductory course and not a replacement for the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy 16 week skills based group
Group details
- Duration: Six weeks
- Where: Lifeline Northern Beaches, Mosman to Kirribilli, 310 Sydney Road, Balgowlah NSW 2093
- Cost: FREE to attend
Group 1
- Day: Wednesdays
- Time: 4:30pm to 6pm
- Dates: 19 August to 23 September 2026
Group 2
- Day: Wednesdays
- Time: 4:30pm to 6pm
- Dates: TBA
Frequently asked questions
What will I learn in the managing emotions support group?
Participants will learn practical skills to better understand anxiety, depression and stress, including how they can affect the mind and body.
The group supports participants to identify emotional triggers and unhelpful thinking patterns, manage strong emotions safely, reduce worry and rumination, build resilience, improve communication and practise mindfulness, relaxation and self-compassion.
What topics are covered in the group?
Topics may include understanding emotions and the cycle of anxiety and depression, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy skills, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills, mindfulness and relaxation techniques, and the Window of Tolerance.
The group may also explore stress responses such as fight, flight, freeze and appease, as well as assertive communication, boundary setting, resilience and coping with life challenges.
Why should I join the managing emotions support group?
Anxiety, depression and stress can feel isolating. This group offers a safe and respectful environment where adults can learn practical strategies, share experiences and receive support from others who may be facing similar challenges.
The focus is on building everyday skills that can support emotional wellbeing, coping and connection.
Is this group right for me?
This group may be suitable if you are an adult experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, depression, stress or difficulty managing strong emotions.
Eligibility criteria apply. If the group is not the right fit for your needs, individual counselling or referral options may be discussed.
Bookings and enquiries
To begin the intake process, please fill in the enquiry form. A member of the team will then be in touch with you about the next steps.