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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs about ConnectWell. -
What is ConnectWell?
Learn about the ConnectWell portal, including features, benefits, and how to access it. -
Alcohol: Harm Minimisation Strategies and Safer Drinking Practices
Get practical advice on how you can manage alcohol use effectively. -
How-to: Pros and Cons module
Weigh up the pros and cons of a change you're considering, but feel uncertain about. -
How-to: Silver Linings module
Find the positive aspects in challenging situations, via a gratitude practice. -
Tobacco and Vaping: Harm Minimisation Strategies
Understand the risks associated with smoking and vaping, and get insights into safer use. -
What are Outcome Measures?
Learn about these surveys, and why we ask you to complete them. -
How-to: 3 Ds module
Instructions and tips for completing the 3 Ds module. -
How-to: Catch it, Check it, Change it module
Notice and reshape your thinking patterns if you're feeling stuck, anxious or low. -
How-to: Routine Rebellion module
Tap into your urges for new experiences in a healthy and fulfilling way. -
Meet the ConnectWell team
Meet three team members from Lives Lived Well, who work behind the scenes on ConnectWell. -
How-to: Beyond Bogged module
Use this exercise to un-bog yourself and get moving again. -
How-to: Connect Now module
Engaging deeply with past, present, and future experiences can enhance well-being and fulfilment. -
How-to: Driving Change module
What are some ways you can soothe negative self talk? -
How-to: Exit Plan module
Create a plan for managing situations that might get out of hand. -
How-to: Finding Flow module
Tap into a state of 'Flow', where you can experience more focus, enjoyment, and productivity. -
How-to: Urge Surfing module
A mindfulness technique that helps you observe and experience your urges without acting on them. -
How-to: Play the Tape module
Urge management skills for when the short term gains cloud your view of the long term pains. -
How-to: Mind and Body module
Look after your body to look after your mind - the link between our physical and mental health is clear. -
How-to: Opposite to Emotion module
For when strong emotions leave you doing things that you regret (or make things worse in the long term). -
How-to: One Step at a Time module
Build a structured plan to approach the things you’ve been avoiding, one step at a time. -
How-to: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained module
Are limiting beliefs keeping you from experiencing the things in life that matter? -
How-to: Mates and Moments module
Challenge the unhelpful thinking patterns that have stopped you from doing things sober (or at all). -
How-to: Sensory Toolbox module
Identify ways to self-soothe with each of your senses. -
How-to: SOLVED module
A structured guide to solving problems. -
How-to: Real Deal module
An exercise to help you hone in on what really matters at the end of the day. -
Video: What are Outcome Measures?
Find out more about Outcome Measure surveys, and how we use the information on them. -
How-to: 3X3 module
A mindfulness exercise you can do anytime, anywhere. -
How-to: 5 Senses Grounding module
An exercise you can do at any time, to help you focus on your senses. -
TIPP skills to help with finding calm
TIPP skills are techniques to help you quickly manage intense emotions and calm down. -
STOPP skills: to help you think before you react
STOPP skills are techniques to help you pause and think before reacting to intense emotions. -
Paired Muscle Relaxation
This exercise can help you relax by reducing physical tension in your body. -
Cannabis: Harm Minimisation Strategies
Get strategies to help minimise the risks of cannabis, and focus on safer use. -
Cocaine: Harm Minimisation Strategies
This guide provides essential harm minimisation strategies for people who use cocaine. -
MDMA: Harm Minimisation Strategies
Harm minimisation strategies to enhance safety for people who use MDMA. -
Inhalants: Harm Minimisation Strategies
Harm minimisation tips for laughing gas, poppers, and various other solvents and gases. -
Hallucinogens: Harm Minimisation Strategies
This guide outlines harm minimisation strategies for hallucinogens, plus information on high-risk drug combinations. -
GHB: Harm Minimisation Strategies
Strategies for safer use of Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB). -
Amphetamines: Harm Minimisation Strategies
Practical strategies to reduce risks associated with amphetamine use. -
Opioids: Harm Minimisation Strategies
Safer use practices for prescription opioids and heroin. -
Steroids: Harm Minimisation Strategies
Harm minimisation strategies to enhance safety for individuals using anabolic steroids. -
Benzodiazepine: Harm Minimisation Strategies
Harm minimisation strategies to enhance safety for individuals using benzodiazepines (benzos). -
Safer Drug Use
This guide provides essential tips and methods for safer use of substances. -
Safe Sex and Substance Use
Essential harm minimisation strategies for individuals who use substances, to understand the impact on sex drive, consent, and overall sexual health. -
Recognising and Responding to Overdose
A guide to help you, your mates, and your family recognise when someone might be having an overdose and how to respond quickly and effectively. -
Safety Planning
Safety planning is a tool designed to help you navigate potentially harmful situations and promote overall well-being. -
After Hours Support Lines
A list of helpful phone numbers and websites for after hours support. -
Mindful Breathing
A simple exercise to calm your body and mind.