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ANIXETY SUPPORT GROUP Semester 2 Jennifer Beckett 2012, Health & Counselling
Jennifer Beckett 2012, Health & Counselling
ANIXETY SUPPORT GROUP
Semester 2
Jennifer Beckett 2012, Health & Counselling
ANIXETY SUPPORT GROUP• Do you feel very shy in social situations ?• Do you feel that others might be judging you
negatively?• Do you worry about blushing, having to talk
in class?• Being seen?
Jennifer Beckett 2012, Health & Counselling
ANIXETY SUPPORT GROUP• Do you often worry about lots of different
things?
• Do you find it difficult to get to sleep or relax?
• Do you have tense muscles?
• Racing thoughts?
Jennifer Beckett 2012, Health & Counselling
ANIXETY SUPPORT GROUP• Do you have panic attacks?-Racing heart-Feeling Dizzy-Sweaty/ warm -Nauseous /scared-Thinking you are about to die ?-Thinking you are going crazy?
Jennifer Beckett 2012, Health & Counselling
ANIXETY SUPPORT GROUP• Do you feel like something bad might
happen?• Do you have to check and re-check things?
• Can’t stop unwanted thoughts?
Jennifer Beckett 2012, Health & Counselling
ANIXETY SUPPORT GROUP WE CAN HELP!!!• 10 weekly workshops• Free to students• Small, friendly, private group• Facilitated by professional
therapists
Jennifer Beckett 2012, Health & Counselling
ANIXETY SUPPORT GROUP 10 Week Program Modules• Relaxation training• Mindfulness • Physiology of anxiety• Exposure Therapy• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy• Communication
Jennifer Beckett 2012, Health & Counselling
ANIXETY SUPPORT GROUP Interested?To add your name to semester 2 waiting list, or to find out more information please email [email protected] talk to our friendly receptionists
Jennifer Beckett 2012, Health & Counselling
ANIXETY SUPPORT GROUP FAQ’s
Q:I’m shy/ very anxious to attend a group. How do I know if the group will be right for me?A: We understand that you will be anxious attending the anxiety group So we do everything we can to create a safe, small group for you to attend. You can meet with one of the group therapists before the group starts up to see if it will be a good match for you.Q: Can I join the group at any time?A: No. We run 1 group program each semester. You can attend the first group and see if you like it, after that we close the group so that we can keep the group confidential and small. Each session links in to the following one, so we advise you not to miss groups.Q: How much does the group cost?A: It is free for students.Q. I don’t have anxiety, but can I want to join a group for support for other issues?A: No, this group is for people who really struggle with anxiety. You could join our Wellbeing group instead, which would be a better match.Q: How do I know if I have anxiety or an anxiety disorder?A: You can email Jenni with any questions and book an individual session before starting the group. [email protected]
