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Collective Purpose Online Anxiety Support Group

September 7, 2020 by Leanne Kelly

WayAhead’s Collective Purpose Online Anxiety Support group is run by Paul and Lexie, every first and third Wednesday at 6pm.

If you would like to attend this group please register here

Our online groups are usually comprised of a small number of people who come together over Zoom to share personal experiences and information in a safe, friendly and supportive environment.

All WayAhead support groups are free of charge.

When?Every first and third Wednesday at 6pm – see calendar
Where?Online – Register here

IMPORTANT – This is not a treatment group. It is a place where people who are impacted by anxiety can give and receive support related to living with and managing their anxiety. It is facilitated by trained volunteers who have a diverse range of experiences but who are not qualified health professionals. As such, this group is not suitable for people with high levels of mental distress which may be associated with psychosis, severe depression or active post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We recommend that you do not attend this group if you are experiencing high levels of distress as it is unlikely that it will able to meet your needs.

For more information, or to discuss whether this group is suitable for you, please call 02 9339 6013 or email supportgroups@wayahead.org.au.

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Helping your Anxious Child

January 19, 2018 by Leanne Kelly

Strategies for parents to build confidence and resilience

Free Workshop

Anxiety disorders are common in children and young people.

This talk will provide you with the latest information from the experts about anxiety in young people, what it looks like and what you can do about it.

Anxiety can seriously impact young people’s  lives but is treatable. Professor Ron Rapee from Macquarie University’s Centre for Emotional Health will share his knowledge and provide an opportunity to ask questions.

Read a recent interview with Professor Ron Rapee HERE

Tuesday 10th April

Club Burwood RSL
96 Shaftesbury Road
Burwood, NSW 2134

Places are limited.

For more information and to book –

anxietyinchildrenandyoungpeople.eventbrite.com.au

 

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Support Groups are Tops

August 1, 2017 by Leanne Kelly

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Facilitator Downloads

July 31, 2017 by Leanne Kelly

This is where you can find important things that every facilitator needs. Such as-

Anxiety Support Group Evaluation – Consumer
Anxiety Support Group Evaluation – Carer
Anxiety Support Group Facilitator Monthly Summary – or complete this form online here

 

Fact Sheets to download

WayAhead Fact Sheets
Anxiety
OCD
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety
Agoraphobia
Panic Disorder
BeyondBlue Fact Sheets
Anxiety
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
OCD
Specific Phobias
PTSD

 

Here is some other things to down load etc…

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Rachel’s Corner

July 26, 2017 by Leanne Kelly

Hi Facilitators!

The last Facilitator Training was packed with eager people taking the training to become facilitators.

We have started a new Support Group this month in Newcastle Uni.

You’ll find useful things to download here.

 

 

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Tom Skelton – Anxiety Support Group Facilitator

September 30, 2016 by Leanne Kelly


Attending  a support group for the first time is always going to be difficult, but for someone with an anxiety disorder, even just the logistics of getting there can be a challenge in itself.

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Lather, scrub, rinse, repeat.

July 22, 2016 by Leanne Kelly

Bé reluctantly steps into the bathroom. He feels overwhelmed. To him, the bathroom is untidy. Unclean. His chest tightens and he reminds himself to breathe.

He approaches the basin with caution. As warm water runs from the tap he puts soap onto his hands and begins to wash them. [Read more…]

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OCD, a Panel Discussion – OCD Awareness Week 2016

July 22, 2016 by Leanne Kelly

We all have unwanted, intrusive thoughts. A tiny smudge on the mirror that only you took notice? A picture hanging slightly askew that’s bothering you? A desire to have all of your pens neatly lined up? These are intrusive thoughts.

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What to do if you think you have an anxiety disorder?

July 22, 2016 by Leanne Kelly

One of the most difficult and confusing things about dealing with mental health issues is not knowing how to start getting help. Regardless of whether you, your friend, a work colleague, a classmate or a family member has noticed that something is not right – when it is time to ask for help you want to make sure you are going to the right people.

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In the Media

July 21, 2016 by Leanne Kelly

The media plays a crucial roll in creating more awareness, understanding and compassion about Anxiety Disorders and other mental illnesses.

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Personal Stories

  • Bé's Story

    Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

  • Julie's Story

    Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

  • Marie's Story

    Agoraphobia

  • Quinn's Story

    Generalised Anxiety Disorder

  • Anonymous Story

    Anxiety Support Groups really help

  • Anonymous Story

    Pure Obsessional OCD

Podcast and Radio Interviews

  • All in the Mind - Lynne Malcom

    Dr Rocco Crino, Julie Leitch and Mary

  • Conversations with Richard Fidler

    Dr Rocco Crino & Julie Leitch

  • ABC Classic FM Midday Interview - Margaret Throsby

    Dr Rocco Crino

Interesting Articles

  • Talking About It

    Celebrities opening up about mental health

  • Strength of Online Communities

    How YouTube stars tackle poor mental health

  • Accommodating OCD

    Family Accommodation of OCD

  • Treating OCD with Exposure Therapy

    All in the Mind with Lynne Malcom

  • Burwood Anxiety Support Group

    Meet Sam, our facilitator

Resources

  • Research into Anxiety

    Precis by Ron Rapee

  • Adult Anxiety Clinics NSW
  • Childrens Anxiety Clinics NSW

Get Support

Mental Health Support Line

1300 794 991

Anxiety Disorders Support Line

1300 794 992

5 days a week

9.00 - 5.00pm

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info@wayahead.org.au

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