Events and Activities Two Topics: Anxiety and Depression & Social Phobia
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Contributor: Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria
Source: Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria
Posted: 08-04-2009
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Anxiety Disorders Association of Australia Presesnts Bev Aisbett, author of 'Living With IT, Living IT Up, Letting IT Go' and 'Taming the Black Dog' and new book just released in Feb 08 ‘The Book of IT’.
When: Wednesday, 5th August 2009 12 noon – 3.00 p.m.
Where: Roxburgh Park Homestead – Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park.
Cost: $20.00 non-members and $10.00 ADAVIC members
First Topic: 'Anxiety and Depression: Taking the fear out of IT'
With Bev Aisbett releasing her latest publication “The Book of It” in 2008, this milestone has added to her already impressive portfolio of achievements. Having released five other publications which have gone on to sell hundreds of thousands of copies, and facilitating the "Working IT Out" recovery program for sufferers, as well as running various lectures and workshops with our organisation, Bev is set to continue another year with the Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria in 2009.
Having suffered from severe anxiety in the past, Bev’s subsequent recovery led to her offering help as an author, counsellor and survivor to the many who suffer from anxiety, depression and OCD.
Bev herself was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and possible manic depression at the peak of her career, as she had just established herself as a freelance cartoonist and illustrator. Alongside panic attacks, the daily sense of terror and dread and a persistently racing heart, Bev dealt with insomnia, trembling, and severe bouts of depression (Bev was later also diagnosed as having bipolar disorder).
Bev found help in personifying her fears and anxiety into a character- "IT". Through giving her anxiety form, and through characterizing her affirmations, Bev created a therapeutic technique, which she saw had the potential to help others.
Bev’s continued association and assistance to ADAVIC has been invaluable. She regularly hosts lectures, workshops and programs, as well as providing anxiety sufferers with her animated books. Bev’s popularity ensures that her lectures are always well-received, and her publications along with her and workshops have steadily gained recognition from doctors, psychologists and government rehabilitation services as being highly effective in terms of the recovery process. Bev has used her experience as means to reach thousands of people suffering from anxiety and depression, and her down to earth, practical and empathetic approach is refreshingly direct.
Bev’s reassuring and common sense approach to problem solving, self-awareness and empowerment has led graduates of her program to consistently report at least a 70% reduction in their anxiety levels and a far more relaxed attitude to life in general by offering help and hope.
This talk will be followed by Ruth Rosalin, Clinical Psychologist...
Second Topic: Social Phobia - Debilitating symptoms.... Effective treatments!
Social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder, is the third most common mental health issue. The symptoms can be debilitating and may have origins early in life, often explained as “just shyness”. Almost ¾ of those with the disorder were socially anxious before the age of 16 years. The sufferer may avoid social contact, even with friends, find it difficult to go to work, and may become a virtual prisoner in their own home. Uncomfortable and upsetting physical symptoms of blushing, trembling, palpitations,
perspiring and stomach churning are common, along with distressing thoughts of being judged, criticized and rejected.
This presentation will outline the origins and symptoms of social phobia, draw comparisons and contrasts with shyness and avoidant personality disorder, and discuss practical, effective and well-researched treatment options.
The presenter, Ruth Rosalion, is a registered clinical psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience in assessing and treating anxiety and other disorders across the life span. Following a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Melbourne, with double majors in psychology and physiology, Ruth completed her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology, also from the University of Melbourne, undertaking dual streams of cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic approaches to therapy. Ruth later undertook a Doctoral program in Child, Adolescent and Family Clinical Psychology through La Trobe University, having a chapter left to complete on her research thesis on work stress of school counsellors. In addition to training in Australia, Ruth completed a postgraduate program in Art Therapy from Ursuline College in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A., and is keen to use art and media in treatment, when appropriate. Ruth has been interviewed on ABC Radio on two occasions about the use of film in therapy.
Ruth has worked in adult and child mental and medical health settings in Australia and in the United States and is currently in private practice in Heidelberg. Ruth has special interests in anxiety disorders and in autism spectrum disorders. She is committed to ongoing professional development and also in developing the skills of trainee psychologists, having taught at three universities and supervised many postgraduate Masters and Doctoral students in their clinical work. Ruth is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society, APS Clinical College and Interest Groups in Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology, and Health Psychology, and Members of the Careers and Counselling Association and Australian Guidance and Counselling Association. Ruth is registered with the Psychologists’ Registration Board of Victoria and holds registration for supervision of probationary psychologists. She is also a registered Medicare provider. Most of all, Ruth loves practising as a clinician and working alongside people to help them make positive changes to their lives.
Before the above presenters commence, an ADAVIC representative will elaborate on what goes on in all aspects of ADAVIC; from the office to running programs, to what happens in the support groups; find out what goes on behind the scenes from an ADAVIC volunteer. You will be given an inside perspective on ADAVIC and also the opportunity to ask questions.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS LECTURE!
MONIES NON REFUNDABLE
Bookings can be made by calling ADAVIC (03) 9853 8089
Or email us at adavic@adavic.org.au
Contact Name: ADAVIC Volunteer
Contact Phone: 9853-8089
Contact Email: adavic@adavic.org.au
Website:
http://www.adavic.org.au
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