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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ConnectWell, including information about privacy, feedback, and data.
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What is ConnectWell?
Learn about the ConnectWell portal, including features, benefits, and how to access it.
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Alcohol: harm minimisation strategies and safer drinking practices
Get practical advice on how you can manage alcohol use effectively.
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How-to: Pros and Cons module
Weigh up the pros and cons of a change you're considering, but feel uncertain about.
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How-to: Silver Linings module
Find the positive aspects in challenging situations, via a gratitude practice.
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Tobacco and vaping: harm minimisation strategies
Understand the risks associated with smoking and vaping, and get insights into safer use.
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What are Outcome Measures?
Learn about these surveys, and why we ask you to complete them.
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How-to: 3 Ds module
Instructions and tips for completing the 3 Ds module.
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How-to: Catch it, Check it, Change it module
Notice and reshape your thinking patterns if you're feeling stuck, anxious or low.
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How-to: Routine Rebellion module
Tap into your urges for new experiences in a healthy and fulfilling way.
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Meet the ConnectWell team
Meet three team members from Lives Lived Well, who work behind the scenes on ConnectWell.
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How-to: Beyond Bogged module
Use this exercise to un-bog yourself and get moving again.
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How-to: Connect Now module
Engaging deeply with past, present, and future experiences can enhance well-being and fulfilment.
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How-to: Driving Change module
What are some ways you can soothe negative self talk?
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How-to: Exit Plan module
Create a plan for managing situations that might get out of hand.
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How-to: Finding Flow module
Tap into a state of 'Flow', where you can experience more focus, enjoyment, and productivity.
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How-to: Urge Surfing module
A mindfulness technique that helps you observe and experience your urges without acting on them.
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How-to: Play the Tape module
Urge management skills for when the short term gains cloud your view of the long term pains.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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How-to: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained module
Are limiting beliefs keeping you from experiencing the things in life that matter?
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How-to: Mates and Moments module
Challenge the unhelpful thinking patterns that have stopped you from doing things sober (or at all).
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How-to: Sensory Toolbox module
Identify ways to self-soothe with each of your senses.
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How-to: SOLVED module
A structured guide to solving problems.
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How-to: Real Deal module
An exercise to help you hone in on what really matters at the end of the day.
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Video: What are Outcome Measures?
Find out more about Outcome Measure surveys, and how we use the information on them.
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How-to: 3X3 module
A mindfulness exercise you can do anytime, anywhere.
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How-to: 5 Senses Grounding module
An exercise you can do at any time, to help you focus on your senses.
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TIPP skills: to help with finding calm
TIPP skills are techniques to help you quickly manage intense emotions and calm down.
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STOPP skills: to help you think before you react
STOPP skills are techniques to help you pause and think before reacting to intense emotions.
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How to: Paired Muscle Relaxation
This exercise can help you relax by reducing physical tension in your body.
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Cannabis: harm minimisation strategies
Get strategies to help minimise the risks of cannabis, and focus on safer use.
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Cocaine: harm minimisation strategies
This guide provides essential harm minimisation strategies for people who use cocaine.
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MDMA: harm minimisation strategies
Harm minimisation strategies to enhance safety for people who use MDMA.
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Inhalants: harm minimisation strategies
Harm minimisation tips for laughing gas, poppers, and various other solvents and gases.
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Hallucinogens: harm minimisation strategies
This guide outlines harm minimisation strategies for hallucinogens, plus information on high-risk drug combinations.
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GHB: harm minimisation strategies
Strategies for safer use of Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB).
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Amphetamines: harm minimisation strategies
Practical strategies to reduce risks associated with amphetamine use.
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Opioids: harm minimisation strategies
Safer use practices for prescription opioids and heroin.
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Steroids: harm minimisation strategies
Harm minimisation strategies to enhance safety for individuals using anabolic steroids.
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Benzodiazepine: harm minimisation strategies
Harm minimisation strategies to enhance safety for individuals using benzodiazepines (benzos).
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Safer drug use
This guide provides essential tips and methods for safer use of substances.
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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.
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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.
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Safety Planning
Safety planning is a tool designed to help you navigate potentially harmful situations and promote overall well-being.
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After Hours Support Lines
A list of helpful phone numbers and websites for after hours support.
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Mindful Breathing
A simple exercise to calm your body and mind.
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Goal setting helped Kimani manage her use
Daily substance use, chronic pain, and trauma were just some of the challenges Kimani was facing.
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A flexible treatment and support plan was the key for Natasha
Natasha had tried different treatments in the past, and was ready to give a Day Program a go.
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How to get started with ConnectWell
New to ConnectWell? Start here.
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Relapse prevention
This guide offers practical strategies to help you manage high-risk situations, maintain motivation, and reduce harm if a lapse occurs.
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Safety and care on ConnectWell
If something negative happens and causes harm to you, you have a right to know what will be done to try and stop it happening again.
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What's new in ConnectWell
Stay up-to-date on the latest changes to ConnectWell.
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How to: Weekly Goal Setting module
Set a clear, achievable goal to work on over the next week.