Counselling & Mental Health
Combined Alcohol & Social Phobia Treatment Program
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Combined Alcohol & Social Phobia Treatment Program
BUILD CONFIDENCE WITHOUT ALCOHOL Many shy people drink to feel confident. Our free effective skills-based treatment helps you overcome social anxiety without alcohol.Are you SHY?
Are you NERVOUS about interacting in groups, dating or going to parties?
Do you DRINK to help you deal with social situations?
Do you find you RELY ON ALCOHOL to meet people?
Do you wish you could feel more SELF-CONFIDENT without alcohol?
The perceived "social lubrication" effect can make alcohol seem a useful confidence builder in the short term, but in the long term this can lead to increased reliance on alcohol and associated negative consequences may result (ie health, work, arguments). Perhaps because of this, studies show that shy people are 2-3 times more at risk of developing alcohol dependence.
The Centre for Emotional Health at Macquarie University is conducting research aimed at helping people develop social confidence without relying on alcohol. As part of this research, we offer free treatment with a qualified clinical psychologist to people who are socially anxious and drink at harmful levels (14 or more standard drinks per week for women, 29 or more standard drinks for men).
You can read more about our research and free treatment here:
www.psy.mq.edu.au/casp/
Please pass this link on to anyone you know who may be benefit. Contact us on (02) 9850 8670 or [email protected] if you have any questions. ...read more
