IT WORKSHOPS
THE ‘WORKING WITH IT’ WORKSHOP MATERIALS IN DETAIL
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The workshop addresses the following key points:
POINT 1-WHY (Do I have this)?
TOPICS COVERED
ANXIETY CONTRIBUTORY FACTORS
- Early conditioning
- The role of stress
- Physical factors
- Cognitive factors
- Personality type
- Lifestyle
OTHER ASPECTS COVERED
- Acceptance of the experience
- Management of symptoms
- The role of thinking
- The role of perfectionism
POTENTIAL OUTCOMES FROM POINT 1
- Client identifies contributory factors and acknowledges own attitude/thinking as key contributors
- Client recognises ability to control level of anxiety experienced
- Client accepts (rather than resists) situation/condition
- Client learns to distance his/herself from physical symptoms
- Client gains realistic view of the ongoing process of recovery
POINT 2. WHAT? (Am I telling myself?)
TOPICS COVERED
- The power of thoughts
- Negative thinking styles
- Common irrational beliefs
- Changing anxious thoughts
- Exploring resistance to change
- How thinking creates reality
POTENTIAL OUTCOMES OF POINT 2
- Client understands how thoughts can affect level of anxiety experienced
- Client recognises relationship between thoughts and general wellbeing
- Client identifies the impact of personal perceptions on the experience of events
- Client comprehends links between expectations based on ‘worthiness” and the reality experienced as a result
POINT 3. HOW? (Can I change this?)
TOPICS COVERED
- Changing the relationship with and view of anxiety to a healthier perspective
- Utilising anxiety as a motivator/barometer for change and subsequent growth
- The influence of childhood conditioning and beliefs in creating anxious responses
- Re-examining and eliminating damaging beliefs
POTENTIAL OUTCOMES OF POINT 3
- Client recognises that anxiety serves a purpose in promoting necessary change
- Client identifies anxiety as ‘lost’ aspect of self
- Client explores creating a new working relationship with anxiety/self
- Client reconnects with authentic self and develops healthier self image
POINT 4. WHO? (Am I ?)
TOPICS COVERED
- The formation of identity
- Judging self and others
- Accepting self and others
- Releasing the past
- Exploring the healing role of forgiveness of self and others
POTENTIAL OUTCOMES OF POINT 4
- Client ‘unhooks’ from negative influences of the past
- Client identifies role of others in mirroring own self worth
- Client accepts and appreciates uniqueness of self and others
- Client learns to set new boundaries
- Client less focussed on outside approval
POINT 5 WHERE? (To from here?)
TOPICS COVERED
- Key philosophical beliefs
- Adopting a more flexible approach to life
- Accepting change as the norm
- Building healthier relationships
- Improving life skills
POTENTIAL OUTCOMES OF POINT 5
- Reduced anxiety levels
- A more relaxed, responsible and flexible attitude to life
- Improved assertion skills, self esteem and self regulation
- Greater willingness to continue self exploration and personal development
Bev’s 2 hour public presentation focuses mainly on Points 1 and 2
The IT KIT home study program is also available to one day workshop participants for purchase for $95.00 (regular price $189.95) to supplement the materials presented and provide ongoing revision and comprehensive guidance.
The kit was specifically designed to assist sufferers in remote or under-resourced areas or for those who prefer the home study option and is also an available alternative to the live workshop.
The recently expanded and upgraded manual also contains tips, exercises, logs, quotes and affirmations to further support the recovery process.
The IT KIT (Home Study) makes affordable counselling assistance accessible regardless of location.
The IT Kit is immediately available by digital download. Click the button below to go through to the order page.
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