THRIVE is an evidence based program developed by a counsellor that will provide the tools for an individual to live their best life.

The program is about increasing positive emotion through therapies such as psychotherapies and counselling. A focus of the THRIVE program is to help clients gain choice, control and self-determination to achieve motivation which result in better mental health and wellbeing. While some psychological factors cannot be changed, we believe a person’s perception and responses are amenable to positive change. Clients with self-determination and positive emotion are also more likely to be willing to participate in activities they find less interesting or challenging because of better coping strategies.

THRIVE stands for:

T herapeutic
H olistic
R elationships
I nclusion
V itality (the state of being strong and active)
E ngagement

The THRIVE Program is suitable for anyone living with a complex disability, including but not limited to:

LOW-DEPENDENCY INDIVIDUALS

• People with Huntington’s
• Lower level spinal cord injuries, less complex neurological injuries
• Autism spectrum disorder
• People with early stage progressive neuromuscular disease or dementia

HIGH-DEPENDENCY INDIVIDUALS

• Neurological conditions i.e. spinal cord injury (SCI), stroke (CVA) and acquired brain injury (ABI)
• Muscular Dystrophies
• Complex amputations
• Clients with feeding tubes, respirators, complex seating and pressure care requirements
• Complex co-morbidities i.e. wounds (stable) and orthopaedic injuries

The THRIVE programs use recreational activity, counselling and holistic therapies as a therapeutic tool to engage participants into the community.
THRIVE programs are personalised to support the individual’s meaningful goals. The goals are driven by their strengths and values to improve their emotional wellbeing and increase capabilities. An individual’s THRIVE program will use a multidisciplinary approach that includes families, friends and allied health professionals to have the best outcome and continued support for the participants.

THRIVE SERVICES PROVIDED:

IMPROVED DAILY LIVING SKILLS

• Assistance with decision making
  Includes daily planning, budgeting, etc.
• Individual skills development and training
  Includes public transport training and support.
• Individual counselling
• Therapy assistance

IMPROVED RELATIONSHIPS

• Behaviour management
  Includes planning, and training in behaviour management strategies for carers and others.
• Social skills development
  Social skills will be developed for participation in community and social activities.

COORDINATION OF SUPPORTS

• Support Connection
  Assistance to strengthen participant’s abilities to participate in the community. This includes resolving points of crisis, developing capacity and resilience in a participant’s network and coordinating supports.
• Training in independent living and daily routines
  Various training techniques will encourage the individual to live as independently as possible.

INCREASED SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

• Life transition planning
  Including mentoring, peer support and individual skill development – establishing volunteer assistance within the participant’s home to develop skills. For instance, attending appointments, shopping, bill paying, taking part in social activities and maintaining contact with others.

SUPPORT FOR FAMILY

• Support and counselling services
  For family members, guardians or friends to help with the THRIVE participant’s transition into the community.

THRIVE Program Brochure (8731 KB)