OCD & Anxiety Disorders Week 2008
Saturday 3rd August to Saturday 9th August
ARCVic is turning 21 in 2008 and we would love for you to join us in celebrating our years of service during this year's OCD & Anxiety Disorders Week. For a flyer of the details below click here (PDF).
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Launch of OCD & Anxiety Disorders Week - Tai Chi & Brunch
Sunday 3rd August, 11.00 am – 2.00 pm
Meet at the Abbotsford Convent Grounds for an introductory session of basic Tai Chi moves with David, a founding member and friend of the Foundation, followed by Brunch at the Convent Bakery.
Venue: Meet at 11.00am at the Heritage Gardens area, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford.
Cost: Tai Chi is a free event; Brunch will be at each individual's own expense.
Please RSVP by calling the Office on 03 9886 9233 by Wednesday 30th July, if attending - Thank you.
Workshop: Mindfulness Practice for Anxiety and Depression
Monday 4th August, 10.00am - 3.00pm
Jonathan Burt, Psychologist
Venue: ARCVic, 42 High Street Road, Ashwood
Cost: $15 Members, $20 Non-members, $10 Concession*
Maximum 14 people.
Registration required by 31st July, 2008 (Registration Form PDF).
Open House & Afternoon Tea: for Members, Volunteers and Friends
Wednesday 6th August, 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: ARCVic, 42 High Street Road, Ashwood
Cost: Free
Please RSVP by calling the Office on 03 9886 9233 by Monday 4th August, if attending - Thank you.
Community Education Seminar - Anxiety Disorders: Current Ideas in Treatment, Self-Help & Recovery
Saturday 9th August, 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Clarion Hotel, 326-330 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill (Corner Canterbury & Springvale Roads)
The seminar program includes presentations about: compulsive buying, hoarding, STOP Therapy for OCD, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Mindfulness for Anxiety and Depression.
Guest Speakers: Professor Mike Kyrios, Clinical Psychologist/Academic, Swinburne University; Chris Mogan, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, The Melbourne Clinic; Terry Bowles, Ph.D, Psychologist/Academic, Australian Catholic University; Jonathan Burt, Psychologist, Peninsula Health.
Cost: $15 Members, $20 Non-members, $10 Concession*
Maximum 130 people.
Registration required by 31st July, 2008 (Registration Form PDF).
Bookings and further information:
Contact Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria – Office: 03 9886 9233 or HelpLine: 03 9886 9377 or 1300 ANXIETY
Registration required for the Workshop & Seminar. Please register by Thursday 31st July, 2008
NB: * Concession – Proof required: Photocopy of student (full-time), seniors, pension, or health care card
