Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria presents Worry and Negative Thoughts: How to manage them A public information session with Peter Kyriakoulis Clinical Psychologist and Director of the ‘Positive Psychology Centre’ Overview: Worrying and negative thoughts are common symptoms of many mental health disorders including anxiety and depression. This lecture will discuss the nature of worry and that of negative thoughts. Peter will also examine how negative thoughts and worrying affect brain wiring and what can be done about managing these. About the presenter: Peter Kyriakoulis is the Director of the Positive Psychology Centre. He is a clinical psychologist who specialises in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. He completed his Bachelor’s degree with honours at the University of Athens in 2000, and in 2003 he completed a Masters in Clinical Psychology in Melbourne. Since 2003 he has been working in private practice as a psychologist, and over the ensuing years has worked in community health and various psychiatric settings, becoming a member of the Clinical College of the Australian Psychological Society in 2007. Peter uses an integrative approach, combining mindfulness strategies, cognitive behavioural therapy, positive psychology and neuroscientific principles in clinical practice. He also specialises in psychological assessment of psychopathology and personality difficulties using various personality assessments including the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2) and the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI). Peter is currently undertaking a PhD part-time specifically looking at the efficacy of the diving response in treating panic disorder. Wednesday 18th February 2015 7.30pm - 9.00pm Cranbourne Community House 49 Valepark Crescent, Cranbourne VIC 3977 Melway Ref: 133 G4 Cost: $15.00 Standard fee $10.00 ADAVIC members Bookings: Phone: ADAVIC (03) 9853 8089 Email: [email protected] Website: adavic.org.au Direct link to book for this event: https://adavic.org.au/product-view.aspx?Id=219
Posted on: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 08:30:00 +0000
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