Harmony Tai Chi, in conjunction with ADAVIC, is offering an 8 week beginner’s course in Tai Chi, commencing February 10th (7:30-8:30 PM, in Kew).  During this 8 week program, you will learn the “first 6 movements” in the Tai Chi for Wellness set. The program is based on the Sun style of Tai Chi, and has been designed by Dr. Paul Lam and a team of medical and Tai Chi experts.

(Dr. Lam, a practicing western-trained medical doctor and Tai Chi master for 30 years, is a world leader in the field of Tai Chi for health improvement. His programs are specially designed to be simple, safe, and effective for people of any age and fitness level).

Also in this program you will learn the underlying essential principles of Tai Chi, a little of its  history, and also some qi-gong (“chi-gong”) breathing exercises.

Cost: $100.00 $85.00 ADAVIC Members (how to become a member?) See more details for this one-day workshop: Tuesday evenings, 10th February to 31st March, 2009.

Posted 23rd November 2008.

In 1983 Pauline McKinnon recovered from 8 years of agoraphobia and told her inspirational story, In Stillness Conquer Fear. This book led the way to today’s awareness of anxiety disorders. Through her writing and her work as a therapist Pauline has helped thousands throughout the world to find recovery. She is the founder and principal of the Life Development Centre in Kew specialising in assistance for stress, anxiety and depression and she continues to lead the field in meditation practices, with programs now available in schools. From a wealth of experience and a history of exceptional outcomes for her clients she will present her annual event for ADAVIC.

At this Workshop you will:

• learn from Pauline’s experience of agoraphobia
• understand the anxiety trap and how to escape it
• discover new things about ‘you’
• experience an introduction to Stillness Meditation Therapy

Cost: $75.00 $55.00 (Early Bird Price if paid by Friday 28th August 2008 ) $55.00 ADAVIC Members (how to become a member?) See more details for this one-day workshop: Saturday, 18th October, 2008. 10.00am to 4.00pm

Posted 25th July 2008.

Bev Aisbett, author of the 'IT' series of self-help books, conducts this one day workshop to help you confront, accept, and deal with your anxiety.

This workshop provides an important opportunity for sufferers of anxiety to gain insight and a comprehensive overview of the effective management of anxiety based on proven techniques which have assisted sufferers through Bev’s powerful programs, teachings and presentations over the past ten years.

Cost: $120.00 $95.00 (Early Bird Price if paid by 1st August 2008 ) $95.00 ADAVIC Members (how to become a member?) See more details for this one-day workshop: Saturday, 6th September, 2008. 10.00am to 4.00pm

Posted 6th June 2008.

10 Days to Self Esteem Program A Ten-Week Group Program

This is a highly structured ten-week course developed by David D. Burns, M.D., a world renowned psychiatrist and expert on mood problems, and author of the widely acclaimed ‘Feeling Good’ self-help book.

The course focuses on causes and cures for problems such as low-self esteem, feelings of inferiority, perfectionism, and procrastination. Participants learn specific skills and techniques to overcome depression and anxiety and develop greater joy in daily living.

In each 2½ hour weekly session, participants will receive systematic training in techniques to change the way they think, feel, and behave. Each participant will be provided with their own copy of the 329-page workbook ‘Ten Days to Self-Esteem’. Sessions and homework exercises are based on cognitive behavioural principles.

Participants will attend a 40-minute individual briefing prior to commencing the program. The program will be run by Dianne Thiele, Psychologist and former ADAVIC support group facilitator and Eva Savov-Tancev, Counsellor and former ADAVIC support group facilitator.

Note: Briefing interviews are required before program commences.
Briefing interviews will be conducted a couple of weeks prior to the commencement of the program.

Group size will be limited to 12 participants only.

To be placed on the mailing list to receive information/enrolment and registration forms please email us at adavic@adavic.org.au or call us on (03) 9853-8089

Venue: Nicholson Street Community House, 32 Nicholson Street, Coburg Dates: Tuesday 8 th April – Tuesday 10 th June 2008 Time: 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm Course Details: 10 weeks x 2.5 hours Course Cost: $440.00 Full Amount ($420.00 Early Bird Rate if booked by the 22/2/08) $440.00 Full Amount for CRS Australia clients ($420.00 Early Bird Rate applies to Full Price/CRS if booking takes place by 22/2/08) $370.00 Concession (full pensioner concession only) $420.00 ADAVIC Members ($400.00 Early Bird Rate applies as above)

Updated 14 Dec 2007.