“Anxiety is a state of full body disequilibrium at a level of intensity that demands immediate attention and corrective action on your part. It can be in the face of a real or perceived threat, either present or anticipated.”

— Faith G Harper

The Cycle Effect of Anxiety

Anxiety can affect so many areas of life, from the physical (racing heart, chest tightness, sleep disruption and restlessness) to the emotional/mental (feeling overwhelmed by everyday tasks; sense of impending doom, catastrophic thinking and making it hard to concentrate and make decisions) to the behavioural (avoiding situations that trigger anxiety). There are many more examples than these but this is enough for now! You’ll be more than familiar with your own unique blend.

The Impact of Anxiety

Pain points caused by anxiety can have a huge impact on life; straining relationships, and causing lots of missed opportunities due to fear. Other impacts include feeling isolated, a diminished sense of spontaneity and joy, reduced work/academic fulfilment and a feeling of disconnection from one’s authentic self.

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Anxiety about having anxiety (meta-anxiety)

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Shame or self-criticism about anxiety responses

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Feeling "broken" or different from others

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Loss of confidence in one's ability to cope

⇦⇨ Anxiety about having anxiety (meta-anxiety) ⇦⇨ Shame or self-criticism about anxiety responses ⇦⇨ Feeling "broken" or different from others ⇦⇨ Loss of confidence in one's ability to cope

A New Approach to Anxiety

What if anxiety wasn't your enemy?!

Explore strategies to deepen your understanding of anxiety and expand your choices. Through gentle practices combining mindfulness, body awareness, and somatic techniques, you'll discover how to transform your relationship with anxious feelings. We’ll bring a mixture of play and curiosity whilst supporting you to become more resourced in response to anxiety.

Practices will include:

* Bilateral/Guided Drawing ® (see below for more info) * Gentle movement/Embodiment * Meditation/Mindfulness

* Evidence based practices * Shared experiences * Journalling

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Who We Are

Sarah Brooke

SENSORIMOTOR ART THERAPIST & MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER
Sarah has completed professional training in Hakomi: Mindfulness-Based Somatic Psychotherapy, Sensorimotor Art Therapy and has a Masters in Social Work. She has a deep interest in the role of art and nature in healing, including post-traumatic growth. Her approach emphasises embodiment and compassion.
email: contact@insidethisriver.com

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Charlotte O'Donnell-Young

SENSORIMOTOR ART THERAPIST & RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLOR
Charlotte has a Masters of Counselling and integrates different evidence-based therapeutic approaches into her work with couples, individuals and groups, all of which are trauma informed. She has a background in teaching and movement meditation and is constantly curious about the mind-body connection.
email: charlotte@charlotteyoung.com.au

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