RMIT University Psychology Clinic is holding a Social Anxiety Group from the 29th of October for 8 weeks for any one suffering from Social Anxiety.
Social Anxiety affects 2-3% of the Australian Population, occuring equalling in both men and women. Social Anxiety is an intense and overwhelming fear of being watched and judged by others and of doing things the will embarrass them. They will have either a general or specific fear about social situations that interferes with the individuals work, school and other ordinary activities, even making and spending time with friends.
If you are interested in participating in the Social Anxiety Group or would like more information, please call the clinic on 9925 7603
Showing posts with label social phobia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label social phobia. Show all posts
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Social Phobia: Debilitating symptoms...effective treatments
Last Thursday evening (11th August 2011) Ruth Rosalion presented a lecture at the Kew Library on the topic of social phobia. Ruth discussed the different symptoms of social phobia as well as different approaches to treatment.
An article about the lecture was published in last week's Progress Leader Newspaper as seen on the right of this page.
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
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/
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/
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