TREATING TARGETS/VICTIMS OF WORKPLACE BULLYING
A workshop for mental health professionals and managers
This is an Australian Psychological Society Endorsed Activity (7 CPD hours)
Presented by Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria
By Evelyn Field, Counselling Psychologist & Author.
Date:
Monday 28th February 2011
9.30 am to 5.00 pm (9.00 am registration)
For further information: www.adavic.org.au
Monday, February 21, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Getting to the Guts of Anxiety!
Saturday 5th March 2011
(future workshops on April 30th and June 25th)
9am to 4.30pm (8.45am registration)
Camberwell Counselling @ Ma'at Holistic Centre
721b Riversdale Road, Camberwell
Limited to 8 participants only
Cost: $155.00
A one day workshop where participants learn to:
* Assess and understand their current individual anxiety triggers, responses and coping mechanisms
* Develop an individualised anxiety management plan
* Learn the Ten Step approach to managing anxiety
* Take home a workbook to use as an ongoing learning resource
Enquiries and enrolments
http://www.camberwellcounselling.com.au/
Camberwell Counselling
Phone: Mary Hahn-Thomsen on 0404-082-675
(future workshops on April 30th and June 25th)
9am to 4.30pm (8.45am registration)
Camberwell Counselling @ Ma'at Holistic Centre
721b Riversdale Road, Camberwell
Limited to 8 participants only
Cost: $155.00
A one day workshop where participants learn to:
* Assess and understand their current individual anxiety triggers, responses and coping mechanisms
* Develop an individualised anxiety management plan
* Learn the Ten Step approach to managing anxiety
* Take home a workbook to use as an ongoing learning resource
Enquiries and enrolments
http://www.camberwellcounselling.com.au/
Camberwell Counselling
Phone: Mary Hahn-Thomsen on 0404-082-675
Participate in Research!
Having Panic Attacks?
If you're having panic attacks and are over 18, you may be eligible for cost-free treatment, provided online as part of a study being conducted by psychologists at Deakin University. Participation involves completing an interview, several questionnaires and working through an 8 week online cognitive-behaviour therapy program, with weekly support provided by a provisional psychologist.
For more details about the project: http://www.adavic.org.au/PG-resources-participate-in-research.aspx
Contact:
Mr Chris Trewavas, Candidate: Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
Deakin University
Phone: (03) 9251 7004
Email: cdt@deakin.edu.au
Primary Supervisor: Dr. Helen Mildred (helen.mildred@deakin.edu.au)
Supervisor: Professor Marita McCabe (marita.mccabe@deakin.edu.au)
If you're having panic attacks and are over 18, you may be eligible for cost-free treatment, provided online as part of a study being conducted by psychologists at Deakin University. Participation involves completing an interview, several questionnaires and working through an 8 week online cognitive-behaviour therapy program, with weekly support provided by a provisional psychologist.
For more details about the project: http://www.adavic.org.au/PG-resources-participate-in-research.aspx
Contact:
Mr Chris Trewavas, Candidate: Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
Deakin University
Phone: (03) 9251 7004
Email: cdt@deakin.edu.au
Primary Supervisor: Dr. Helen Mildred (helen.mildred@deakin.edu.au)
Supervisor: Professor Marita McCabe (marita.mccabe@deakin.edu.au)
Thursday, February 3, 2011
How to Overcome Depression and Put Your Life Back on Track!
By Dr. Vesna Grubacevic
• Do you find yourself feeling down, lonely, depressed, crying at the drop of a hat or feeling overwhelmingly hurt by what others say and do?
• Are your emotions controlling your life, affecting your relationships, your performance at work and holding you back?
• Are you lacking the energy and the motivation to do the things you want to do, including simple everyday activities?
• Would you like to put some joy, energy, motivation, enthusiasm and excitement back in your life?
Emotions are our way of knowing that something feels comfortable or uncomfortable for us. Therefore, paying attention to our emotions is very important. All emotions are good because they provide us with feedback as to whether something sits well with us or not. There are two types of emotions: balanced emotions and unresolved emotions.
Balanced versus unresolved emotions
Our emotions are balanced when we feel an appropriate level of emotion in a particular situation. For example, if we are watching a sad movie, it is appropriate to feel sad. Any time we feel an emotion that is out of proportion to the situation that we are in, it is a sign that it may be unresolved. For example, road rage is an example of unresolved past anger and crying for no reason may be a sign of unresolved past sadness.
It is important to address the unresolved emotions. For as long as we ignore the unresolved emotions that we feel we may turn to food, smoking, alcohol, other substances or have other undesired behaviours as a way of dealing with our emotions and coping with life. When we do this, we are covering up our emotions and encouraging the unwanted behaviours.
Holding on to unresolved emotions can also prevent us from doing what we desire in life. For instance, unresolved hurt can prevent people from getting into another relationship even when they really want one. Unresolved fear can prevent people from taking action and have them feeling stuck and unfulfilled. Because unresolved emotions are trapped energy, we can feel tired or lethargic as a result and lack the energy to do things in life, even simple every day activities.
Medical professionals and researchers agree that emotions such as grief, loneliness, disappointment and depression weaken the body’s immune system. In contrast, emotions such as joy, relaxation and satisfaction strengthen the body’s immune system. Therefore, holding onto depression and other unresolved emotions can have a detrimental affect on our health.
Overcoming Depression
When we go through significant experiences in life eg. relationship break up, financial problems, a business failure, retrenchment, loss of a loved one, accidents, injuries, illnesses, etc, some people cope with these events well, while others find it difficult to cope and can become depressed by these circumstances. They may lose motivation, focus and energy and may get caught up in the emotions and lack of self esteem around these events. Because depression is a combination of unresolved emotions, by resolving these emotions you can also resolve depression. In addition, there may also be other issues that need to be addressed (eg. self esteem, body image issues, limiting beliefs, etc.) in order for depression to be fully resolved.
Getting back on track!
Our behaviours are driven by our memories, values, beliefs, emotions, language, etc. Because these are stored at the unconscious level, any changes we wish to make in our behaviours, beliefs, emotions, etc need to happen with the cooperation of the unconscious (some call it the subconscious mind). By working with the client’s unconscious, addressing unresolved emotions (such as depression) is faster and longer lasting than working on a conscious level (via purely analytical and conversational techniques).
NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and Hypnotherapy techniques work safely and quickly on an unconscious level. These techniques enable us to easily and quickly assist the client in finding the cause of any unresolved emotion or limiting belief, then to assist the client to comfortably release these without the client needing to experience the emotion again or relive the trauma or the past over again.
Both NLP and Hypnotherapy are well respected disciplines. NLP has been used successfully since the 1970s, while the use of hypnotherapy dates back to before 1500 AD and today it is being used by medical doctors, dentists, surgeons, therapists, other health practitioners and sports athletes. Many individuals are using hypnosis and also learning self hypnosis techniques to assist them to change unwanted long term habits and behaviours at the unconscious level.
Imagine easily, comfortably and safely letting go of these emotions, overcoming depression and putting the joy, energy, motivation and excitement back in your life.
Qt
Dr. Vesna Grubacevic is the founder of Qt, a certified NLP Trainer, who holds a PhD in Clinical Hypnotherapy, is a Master NLP Practitioner and Master Hypnotherapist, holds a BEc and has over 28 years’ business experience. Dr. Vesna is the creator of breakthrough behavioural change techniques, is a sought after speaker, and has a proven track record of assisting clients to achieve exceptional personal and professional success! She offers transformational one on one consultations, seminars and certification trainings in NLP and Hypnotherapy. For more information on overcoming depression and for your FREE gifts, visit http://www.qttransformation.com/ today or call Dr. Vesna on (03) 9653-9288.
© Qt, 2000 – 2010. All Rights Reserved.
• Do you find yourself feeling down, lonely, depressed, crying at the drop of a hat or feeling overwhelmingly hurt by what others say and do?
• Are your emotions controlling your life, affecting your relationships, your performance at work and holding you back?
• Are you lacking the energy and the motivation to do the things you want to do, including simple everyday activities?
• Would you like to put some joy, energy, motivation, enthusiasm and excitement back in your life?
Emotions are our way of knowing that something feels comfortable or uncomfortable for us. Therefore, paying attention to our emotions is very important. All emotions are good because they provide us with feedback as to whether something sits well with us or not. There are two types of emotions: balanced emotions and unresolved emotions.
Balanced versus unresolved emotions
Our emotions are balanced when we feel an appropriate level of emotion in a particular situation. For example, if we are watching a sad movie, it is appropriate to feel sad. Any time we feel an emotion that is out of proportion to the situation that we are in, it is a sign that it may be unresolved. For example, road rage is an example of unresolved past anger and crying for no reason may be a sign of unresolved past sadness.
It is important to address the unresolved emotions. For as long as we ignore the unresolved emotions that we feel we may turn to food, smoking, alcohol, other substances or have other undesired behaviours as a way of dealing with our emotions and coping with life. When we do this, we are covering up our emotions and encouraging the unwanted behaviours.
Holding on to unresolved emotions can also prevent us from doing what we desire in life. For instance, unresolved hurt can prevent people from getting into another relationship even when they really want one. Unresolved fear can prevent people from taking action and have them feeling stuck and unfulfilled. Because unresolved emotions are trapped energy, we can feel tired or lethargic as a result and lack the energy to do things in life, even simple every day activities.
Medical professionals and researchers agree that emotions such as grief, loneliness, disappointment and depression weaken the body’s immune system. In contrast, emotions such as joy, relaxation and satisfaction strengthen the body’s immune system. Therefore, holding onto depression and other unresolved emotions can have a detrimental affect on our health.
Overcoming Depression
When we go through significant experiences in life eg. relationship break up, financial problems, a business failure, retrenchment, loss of a loved one, accidents, injuries, illnesses, etc, some people cope with these events well, while others find it difficult to cope and can become depressed by these circumstances. They may lose motivation, focus and energy and may get caught up in the emotions and lack of self esteem around these events. Because depression is a combination of unresolved emotions, by resolving these emotions you can also resolve depression. In addition, there may also be other issues that need to be addressed (eg. self esteem, body image issues, limiting beliefs, etc.) in order for depression to be fully resolved.
Getting back on track!
Our behaviours are driven by our memories, values, beliefs, emotions, language, etc. Because these are stored at the unconscious level, any changes we wish to make in our behaviours, beliefs, emotions, etc need to happen with the cooperation of the unconscious (some call it the subconscious mind). By working with the client’s unconscious, addressing unresolved emotions (such as depression) is faster and longer lasting than working on a conscious level (via purely analytical and conversational techniques).
NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and Hypnotherapy techniques work safely and quickly on an unconscious level. These techniques enable us to easily and quickly assist the client in finding the cause of any unresolved emotion or limiting belief, then to assist the client to comfortably release these without the client needing to experience the emotion again or relive the trauma or the past over again.
Both NLP and Hypnotherapy are well respected disciplines. NLP has been used successfully since the 1970s, while the use of hypnotherapy dates back to before 1500 AD and today it is being used by medical doctors, dentists, surgeons, therapists, other health practitioners and sports athletes. Many individuals are using hypnosis and also learning self hypnosis techniques to assist them to change unwanted long term habits and behaviours at the unconscious level.
Imagine easily, comfortably and safely letting go of these emotions, overcoming depression and putting the joy, energy, motivation and excitement back in your life.
Qt
Dr. Vesna Grubacevic is the founder of Qt, a certified NLP Trainer, who holds a PhD in Clinical Hypnotherapy, is a Master NLP Practitioner and Master Hypnotherapist, holds a BEc and has over 28 years’ business experience. Dr. Vesna is the creator of breakthrough behavioural change techniques, is a sought after speaker, and has a proven track record of assisting clients to achieve exceptional personal and professional success! She offers transformational one on one consultations, seminars and certification trainings in NLP and Hypnotherapy. For more information on overcoming depression and for your FREE gifts, visit http://www.qttransformation.com/ today or call Dr. Vesna on (03) 9653-9288.
© Qt, 2000 – 2010. All Rights Reserved.
LIVING IN THE MOMENT by Peter Kyriakoulis
As the world continues advancing, both technologically and economically, our lifestyles are becoming faster paced. Sometimes we are so busy it is difficult to appreciate the essential things in life. We move automatically and unconsciously through our day to day activities, reacting to people and situations around us in a mindless rather than mindful state. We mindlessly rush through meals, whittle away hours at the television or computer, and engage in unrewarding behaviours, such as brooding over problems, and overspending on material possessions. Mindless habits such as these can lead us adrift on our course to health and happiness.
Practicing mindfulness can assist in easing the pressure of a fast paced life and provide relief from some of the symptoms of stress and negative thinking. Mindfulness is a form of self awareness training adapted from Buddhist mindfulness mediation. If refers to a state of being completely in touch with and aware of the present moment, and accepting things for what they are.
Upon reflection, and often in psychotherapy, we can notice certain destructive repeating patterns in our lives, but we are usually powerless to change them at this stage. By learning to be more mindful we can develop new habits to weaken old irrational and unhelpful automatic thinking habits. Mindfulness interventions have been demonstrated to be beneficial for a number of psychological and physical conditions including chronic pain, depression, and anxiety.
At the Positive Psychology Wellness Centre we believe mindfulness is something everyone should practice, and is a vital step in assisting people to break free of unhelpful habits that are preventing positive action. Like Budda said, “If you let cloudy water settle, it will become clear. If you let your upset mind settle, your course will also become clear”.
By Peter Kyriakoulis
Director of Positive Psychology Wellness Centre
Ph:5976 8443
www.positivepsychology.net.au
Practicing mindfulness can assist in easing the pressure of a fast paced life and provide relief from some of the symptoms of stress and negative thinking. Mindfulness is a form of self awareness training adapted from Buddhist mindfulness mediation. If refers to a state of being completely in touch with and aware of the present moment, and accepting things for what they are.
Upon reflection, and often in psychotherapy, we can notice certain destructive repeating patterns in our lives, but we are usually powerless to change them at this stage. By learning to be more mindful we can develop new habits to weaken old irrational and unhelpful automatic thinking habits. Mindfulness interventions have been demonstrated to be beneficial for a number of psychological and physical conditions including chronic pain, depression, and anxiety.
At the Positive Psychology Wellness Centre we believe mindfulness is something everyone should practice, and is a vital step in assisting people to break free of unhelpful habits that are preventing positive action. Like Budda said, “If you let cloudy water settle, it will become clear. If you let your upset mind settle, your course will also become clear”.
By Peter Kyriakoulis
Director of Positive Psychology Wellness Centre
Ph:5976 8443
www.positivepsychology.net.au
Treating Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
The Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria Presents
Treating Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
A Lecture with Peter Kyriakoulis, Clinical Psychologist
Director of the Positive Psychology Clinic & Positive Psychology Wellness Centre.
This lecture will discuss (CBT) as being a treatment option for Panic Attacks!
Treating Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
A Lecture with Peter Kyriakoulis, Clinical Psychologist
Director of the Positive Psychology Clinic & Positive Psychology Wellness Centre.
This lecture will discuss (CBT) as being a treatment option for Panic Attacks!
Panic attacks affect approximately 4 out of 10 people and are very debilitating as individuals may feel that they are losing control, going crazy or dying. Panic Disorder is less frequent and affects about 4% of the population. Individuals suffering from panic disorder have a persistent fear of having a panic attack and worry about the consequences of an attack. Many people change their behaviour in an attempt to prevent attacks and some are so affected that they try to avoid any place where it might be difficult to get help or to escape from. When this avoidance is severe it is called Agoraphobia and refers to people developing a fear of crowded places.
Panic Disorder may become accompanied by depression, other anxiety disorders, dependence on alcohol or drugs and may also lead to significant social and occupational impairment. This seminar will attempt to define panic attacks and panic disorder with and without agoraphobia and will describe various evidence based cognitive behavioural techniques used in treatment.
Peter Kyriakoulis is the director of the Positive Psychology Clinic and the Positive Psychology Wellness Centre. He is a clinical psychologist who specialises in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. He completed his undergraduate studies with honours at the University of Athens in 2000, and in 2003 he completed a Masters in Clinical Psychology in Melbourne.
Since 2003 he has been working in private practice as a psychologist, and over the ensuing years has worked in community health and various psychiatric settings, becoming a member of the Clinical College of the Australian Psychological Society in 2007. Peter has a wide interest in applying positive psychology principles in clinical practice whilst maintaining a cognitive behavioural framework. He also specialises in psychological assessment using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality
Inventory (MMPI-2).
Thursday 24th February 2011
7.30pm-9.00pm
Northcote Town Hall (First Floor, Room 1)
189 High Street, Northcote VIC
Cost:
$10.00 ADAVIC members
$20.00 Non-Members
Bookings:
Phone: ADAVIC (03) 9853 8089
Email: adavic@adavic.org.au
Website: http://www.adavic.org.au/
Proceeds from this event help to maintain ADAVIC services
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL! Monies non refundable
Quote of the Day!!!
"Courage is very important. Like a muscle, it is strengthened by use." - Ruth Gordon
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