Reconnexion Group Programs

Reconnexion is another organisation offering support to sufferers of anixiety and depression.

From their website:

Reconnexion has been providing counselling and other services for over 23 years. Our motto is "Reconnect With Life!"
The aim of Reconnexion is to provide effective information & counselling to support you to overcome the effects of anxiety, depression or dependency which may be preventing you from full participation and enjoyment of life.

In the coming months they have some group programs which you may be interested in:




SOCIAL PHOBIA COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY GROUP:
starts on June 27, 2011
This group provides an opportunity to learn effective, evidence based strategies to overcome social phobia, with a supportive group of like minded people. Reconnexion psychologist Sonja Skocic has been successfully providing this popular group for many years.

Details:
LEADER: Sonja Skokic

DATE: Monday, June 27 to September 19 2011 (no group 8/8)

TIME: 6.30pm – 8.00pm

LOCATION: 222 Burke Road Glen Iris

COST: $480.00 (Medicare rebate available if referred by your GP)



EMOTIONAL WELLBEING GROUP:
starts on August 10, 2011
Supportive group meditation classes for people with little or no experience of meditation. In this 7 week programme you will learn how to practice both structured and incidental mindfulness. Meditation teacher Steve Brown has over 15 years of meditation experience.

Details:
LEADER: Steve Brown

DATE: Wednesday, Aug 10 to Sept 21 2011 (7 weeks)

TIME: 7.00pm to 9.00pm

LOCATION: Hartington Centre, 24 Hartington Street, Northcote

COST: $245.00 (Medicare rebate of $128.10 available if referred by your GP. Attendance is required to claim full rebate)


BETTER SLEEP PROGRAM :
July 21 & 28 2011
This group led by Fiona Lewi, an experienced Psychologist specialising in health and sleep problems. Fiona will provide participants with effective strategies to be used for sleep problems.

Details:
LEADER: Fiona Lewi

DATE: Thursday 21st & 28th July 2011 (2 sessions)

TIME: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

LOCATION: Reconnexion, 222 Burke Road, Glen Iris

COST: $88.00 (Medicare rebate of $41.70 available with Mental Health Care Plan issued by your GP)


For Further information visit their website:
http://www.reconnexion.org.au/group-programs/w1/i1001197/

‘Sleep Soundly’ – Sarah Edelman

Review!

‘Sleep Soundly’ – Sarah Edelman

Sarah Edelman provides the listener of the ‘Sleep Soundly’ CD two tracks of different visualization exercises, guided imagery and meditation, which are effective for promoting sleep. The listener is provided with step-by-step assistance in each exercise by Sarah’s gentle voice that enables the listener to forget any troubling thoughts and become lost in what seems like a surreal world. This is further encouraged by the accompanying ambient music, which also allows you to relax. As you become immersed in Sarah’s voice your breathing starts to slow down and you can feel your muscles begin to relax and eventually find yourself in a state of mental calmness and deep physical relaxation.

The CD is considered to be most effective when heard at night whilst laying in bed or when you’re experiencing a slight case of insomnia. Some nights, you may not even get the chance to listen to the CD from start to finish as you could find yourself feeling sedated and soon enough drifting off to sleep before you know it. However, it could be suitable when you’re feeling overwhelmed by the endless thoughts and worries of the day, or when you might feel the need to release any tension and let go of any anxiety. The visualization exercises and the “Letting Go” imagery are appropriate at such times as they allow you to become distracted from the demands of the real world and engage in a dream-like state. Thus, Sarah Edelman’s ‘Sleep Soundly’ CD is highly recommended to people as it alleviates some of the stress and anxiety of daily pressures.

By Mary – ACAP Placement Student

*Note - This CD is available for purchase from www.adavic.org.au