Events and Activities Anxiety and Depression ‘Taking the fear out of IT’
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Contributor: Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria
Source: Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria
Posted: 12-05-2009
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Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria presents:
Bev Aisbett, author of 'Living With IT', 'Living IT Up', 'Letting IT Go', 'Taming the Black Dog' and ‘The Book of IT’.
When: Wednesday 26 August 2009, 7.30pm to 9.00pm.
Where: Kingston City Hall, Level 3, Function Room B, 985 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin.
Cost: $20.00 non-members and $10.00 ADAVIC members.
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 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 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.
Booking are 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: 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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