Next group:
These current groups have now started and referrals are closed.
We have received funding from Norfolk Community Foundation and NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board to run Discovery groups in 2024 for young people who are being discharged from mental health services or transitioning to a new service, such as Youth mental health team to Adult mental health teams.
The next groups will be based at The Stage in Norwich. The group will run for 6 weeks on the following dates:
Group 1: 3rd May, 10th May, 17th May, 31st May, 7th June, 14th June
Group 2: 5th July, 12th July, 19th July, 26th July, 2nd August, 9th August
All dates are Fridays and the group will run from 14:00 – 16:00
Referral Criteria:
- Young people aged between 13 and 25
- Working towards discharge from a mental health service in the next 6 months
- Have been discharged in the last 6 months
Discovery Group is a supportive community group for individuals navigating life after being discharged from mental health services for young people. Managing our mental well-being is ongoing, and by sharing experiences and exploring meaningful activity we can empower each other to thrive beyond the confines of formal mental health services. Discovery is an Occupational Therapy group for your next steps.
We accept referrals from professionals working with the young person and self referrals from families.
About Discovery Group
Discovery Group is an occupational therapy group that uses meaningful activities to promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being in individuals . This approach aims to help individuals develop new skills, increase independence, and improve their quality of life.
In addition to this individuals will have 2 individual sessions with an Occupational Therapist to identify their goals and shape the programme.
Occupational Therapy uses Recovery through Activity in the Discovery Group to increase participation in everyday life. It will also help you to identify areas of your life which may be a barrier to your future.
It is suitable for people with:
- Poor confidence in their ability to make changes.
- Difficulties making changes due to ingrained habits or multiple role demands.
- Restricted experience of a range of occupational roles.
- Limited knowledge about the impact of occupation and health and wellbeing.
- Reduced social support for making changes.
The target aims of the Discovery Group programme are:
- To reflect on current lifestyle choices
- Increased social peer support
- To practise a range of pursuits for a more balanced lifestyle
- To plan how to introduce lifestyle change with minimum disruption
- To develop strategies and supports for sustaining change
Each programme is tailored to the participants attending. Topics and activities include:
- Leisure
- Creative
- Technological
- Physical
- Outdoor
- Faith and spirituality
- Self-care
- Domestic
- Caring
- Vocational
- Social
- Community
Why Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapists support people with all types of mental health difficulties and they understand that one type of therapy or approach doesn’t fit everyone. Occupational Therapy is concerned with how these difficulties may impact your ability to do the things that are important to you.
Because you are a unique person your Occupational Therapy plan will be specific to your needs and priorities.
- Occupational Therapists understand how neurodiversity and the set up of the world and community can impact a person’s ability to do the things that are important for them.
- They understand how activity and health are interlinked, and work with people to maintain the life roles and activities that support their health and wellbeing.
- They use evidence-based information in their practice to enable people to live their lives in a way that is meaningful and satisfying for them.
- They take a person-centred approach which emphasises a person’s strengths and personal preferences.
- They recognise and promote the rights of people of all abilities to participate in the activities of everyday life.