Today's Date: Friday, September 3, 2010
Events and Activities Beyond Benzodiazepines & Mastering Anxiety discussions
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Contributor: Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria
Source: Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria
Posted: 25-03-2009
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ANXIETY DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA PRESENTS
Pauline McKinnon, Author and Psychotherapist, &
Gwenda Cannard, CEO and co-founder of RECONNEXION (formerly TRANX & PADA)
Topic One: 'Beyond Benzodiazepines'
Gwenda Cannard is the CEO and co-founder of Reconnexion Inc (formerly TRANX & PADA) Established in 1986, Reconnexion is the only organisation of its kind in Australia which specialises in benzodiazepine dependency. In 1997, the counselling service for anxiety disorders and depression was established to complement the benzodiazepine program.
Gwenda has a nursing and teaching background and has post graduate qualifications in drug dependency.
Gwenda will provide information about the commonly used benzodiazepines (sleeping pills and anti anxiety medication), reasons why these drugs are prescribed and risks associated with their use. Withdrawal symptoms from benzodiazepines and safe use principles for their safe use will be covered.
Topic Two: Mastering Anxiety - Learn Strategies to reduce your anxiety and stress
Psychotherapist Pauline McKinnon is widely known as the author of In Stillness Conquer Fear where she told her inspirational story of overcoming acute anxiety and agoraphobia some 30 years ago. The book, a landmark that led the way to today’s awareness of anxiety disorders, is now regarded as a modern classic and Pauline’s 25th Anniversary edition, recently released, has been fully revised and updated. Pauline offers her secrets of success and experience. She specializes in the unique Stillness Meditation originated by Australian psychiatrist Dr Ainslie Meares and together with her book and recordings has helped thousands of people to achieve mental rest and discover anxiety relief.
At this event, Pauline will discuss her own view of the development of anxiety, effective and lasting anxiety reduction, calmness, courage and increased self-confidence.
Question time will be allowed and if possible, a brief taste of Stillness Meditation Therapy (S.M.T.™) will be experienced. This presentation will be of interest and guidance to anyone who desires stress free living and is a preview of her upcoming one-day workshop, ‘Mastering Anxiety’, to be held on Saturday 3rd October at Balwyn Community Centre 10am – 4pm. Cost to be advised.
When: Wednesday 15th July 2009, 1pm-3pm
Where: Ringwood Room, Ringwood Library Complex, Melbourne Street, Ringwood
Cost: $20.00 Non-Members and $10.00 for ADAVIC Members (pre-payment required)
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!
MONIES NON REFUNDABLE
Bookings can be made by calling ADAVIC (03) 9853 8089
Or email us at adavic@adavic.org.au.
Contact Name: Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria
Contact Phone: 9853-8089
Contact Email: adavic@adavic.org.au
Website:
http://www.adavic.org.au
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