Events

Committed to serving the community in a variety of ways, we have a busy events program designed to appeal to adults and young people.
You’ll find details below of webinars, training, skills groups and group therapy, some of which are free of charge, some of which are paid events.
Contact us to reserve your place on one of our upcoming events.

Supporting People with ADHD in the Workplace

Adult – Webinar

Dr Miranda Gaylor

People with ADHD often have exceptional strengths. Harnessing strengths while navigating challenges can help individuals and organisations thrive. Join us for an informative webinar exploring how to support people with ADHD at work.  

Location: Online. A link will be sent upon registration

Fee: Free

Date and Time: Thursday June 27th 12pm-1pm UAE time. 

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Adult, Adolescent – GROUP

Having successfully run their DBT group online for a number of years now, Vivamus is offering another module in their DBT group virtually, providing people with core skills to manage their emotions and improve interpersonal relationships.

We run two groups – one for adolescents aged 14 – 23 and one for adults for people aged 24 and over.

Interpersonal Effectiveness is an 8-week skills-based group designed to help participants:

  • Gain balance in their life
  • Get what they want and need
  • Say no to others when necessary
  • Build mastery and respect.  

Location: Online. Link to HIPAA compliant platform will be sent upon registration

Fee: 4900 AED for 8 2-hour sessions. (Equates to 306 AED per hour as opposed to 1020 AED per hour)

You can read more about the DBT model at Vivamus here

For Adults

Tuesdays

July 23rd, 30th

August 20th, 27th

September 10th, 17th, 24th

October 1st

4.30pm – 6.30pm UAE time

For Adolescents

Wednesdays

July 24th, 31st

August 21st, 28th

September 11th, 18th, 25th

October 2nd

4.30pm – 6.30pm UAE time

Emotion Regulation

Adult, Adolescent – GROUP

Having successfully run their DBT group online for a number of years now, Vivamus is offering another module in their DBT group virtually, providing people with core skills to manage their emotions and improve interpersonal relationships.

We run two groups – one for adolescents aged 14 – 21 and one for adults for people aged 25 and over.

Emotion Regulation is an 8-week skills-based group designed to help participants:

  • Understand the emotions they experience
  • Reduce vulnerability to negative emotions
  • Increase positive emotions
  • Let go of or change painful emotions.  

Location: Online. Link to HIPAA compliant platform will be sent upon registration

Fee: 4900 AED for 8 2-hour sessions. (Equates to 306 AED per hour as opposed to 1020 AED per hour)

You can read more about the DBT model at Vivamus here

For Adults

Tuesdays

May 14th, 28th

June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

July 2nd, 9th.

4.30pm – 6.30pm UAE time

For Adolescents

Wednesdays

May 15th and 29th

June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

July 3rd, 10th

4.30pm – 6.30pm UAE time

Empowered Relief®: A 2-Hour Skills-Based Pain Relief Class

Adult – Webinar

Empowered Relief® is a single-session pain class that rapidly equips people with pain management skills. Developed at Stanford University.

Location: Online. A link will be sent upon registration

Fee: 650 AED

Date and Time: Will be run again when demand dictates. Please contact us if you’d like to contacted when we run this again.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training 2024

Training

Dr Shane Mulligan, Clinical Psychologist, Vivamus

Due to hugely popular demand, Vivamus and The Free Spirit Collective have joined forces again

to bring another world renowned ACT trainer to the region.

September 2024 – Dr. Louise Hayes

Foundational Level Training Using ACT with Children and Adolescents (2-days, September 20th and 21st 2024)

Advanced Level Training Using ACT with Children and Adolescents (2-days, September 22nd and 23rd 2024)

Managing Pain: 6-Session CBT Group for Pain

Adult – GROUP

This 6-session Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) group program has been shown to be effective in helping people to manage chronic pain. Suitable for people who have been experiencing pain for 3 months or more.

Location: Vivamus, Unit 202, Building 49, Dubai HealthCare City (Next to City Hospital) or online

Fee: 1,530 AED for 6 sessions. (Equates to 255 AED per hour)

This group will run when we have a sufficient number of particiapnts. Please register your interest below if you’d like to take part in this group.

Distress Tolerance

Adult, Adolescent – GROUP

Having successfully run their DBT group online for a number of years now, Vivamus is offering another module in their DBT group virtually, providing people with core skills to manage their emotions and improve interpersonal relationships.

We run two groups – one for adolescents aged 14 – 21 and one for adults for people aged 25 and over.

Distress Tolerance is an 8-week skills-based group designed to help participants:

  • Reduce Impulsiveness
  • Tolerate distress and crises (emotional and situational)
  • Improve negative experiences
  • Accept painful realities 

Location: Online. Link to HIPAA compliant platform will be sent upon registration

Fee: 4900 AED for 8 2-hour sessions. (Equates to 306 AED per hour as opposed to 1020 AED per hour)

Date and Time: Date of next Distress Tolerance DBT Skills group will be announced soon.

You can read more about the DBT model at Vivamus here

NEED HELP URGENTLY?

We do not offer an emergency service.
If you would like to contact us out of hours you can leave a message on 0585064243. We will reply to your message during office hours.
In the event of an emergency, contact Al Rashid Hospital on 042192000

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