Social Anxiety West News

Changes to Topic Sessions

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:12:18 -0700

Many people are finding that topic sessions are too short and that they would like more time to discuss the chosen topics. We've explored several options in our committee meetings to find more time and have decided the best option is to leave out talking in pairs at the start of the session, just for topic sessions. This will be starting from Thursday 18th June.

Social Confidence Workshop: 6th June

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:53:20 -0700

If you're looking to understand how your social anxiety works and how you can build up some confidence in social situations then you may wish to attend the Good Mental Health Workshop on Building Social Confidence run by Nick Hanlon on Saturday 6th June at 35 Old Market Street, Bristol. The workshop will be from 10.30am to 1pm, £4 (waged) £2 (low/unwaged). Please just turn up on the day. Spaces are limited so please arive early to avoid disapointment.

Freedom to Shine 2009

Sun, 17 May 2009 19:06:02 -0700

Engaging in self-expression within a supportive environment can be a great way to build your confidence. Freedom to Shine is an annual one-day event in Bristol organised by one of our members who has overcome their social anxiety. This year it is on 23rd May at the Greenway Centre, Southmead. For only £10 you can benefit from taking part in four self-expression workshops of your choice plus other activities. Visit the Freedom to Shine Website or book a ticket online here.

Session Schedule Updated

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:36:57 -0700

The session schedule has now been revised to accommodate our new North Bristol group. Question sheets for topic sessions will be downloadable from this page or the downloads page as they become available.

New Leaflet Available

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:36:56 -0700

We have compiled our leaflets into a one that covers all our groups. This can now be downloaded from the downloads page. Old leaflets can still be used but will not include our new group starting in 28th June.

New North Bristol Group

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:12:05 -0700

We are starting a new North Bristol group on 28th June 2009 in Horfield. The group sessions will run every Sunday 2:30pm to 4:30pm and will have a lower age limit of 16 and over. Our Thursday and Women's group in central Bristol will continue to run with the age limit set at 18 and over. More Information

New Information on Getting Help

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:46:09 -0700

Our new and updated getting help section tells you how to find help for social anxiety. Find out what treatments work best and where to find a therapist. Getting Help

New Women Only Group

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:46:17 -0700

Our first women's only group session will be held on Saturday 31st January, 2-4pm at our usual venue, 35 Old Market Street. It will be run by a female facilitator and will likely continue on a monthly basis.

Important Session Reminder

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:46:17 -0700

Please remember that on the last Thursday of the month there is no session. Instead, a social get-together is held at a pub/bar in Bristol city centre. See session dates for more details.

Welcome to our new website!

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:46:16 -0700

We hope you like our new website. If you have any comments, corrections or suggestions then please email us.

2009 Session Dates

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:46:16 -0700

The session line-up for 2009 is now available. Please check it before each session as changes will be made from time to time. 2009 Session Dates.

New Downloads Section

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:46:16 -0700

Leaflets for both mixed and women's only groups, and our constitution, are now available from our new Downloads Section.

Session running despite snow

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:10:52 -0800

Tonights session will be running despite the recent snow fall.

New Landline Number

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:56:02 -0800

SA West now has a landline phone number you can call (0117 230 7735). Calls are charged at local rate. This number is manned Wednesdays 7-8pm, messages can be left at all other times. Skype users can also call by looking up the user sa-west.

Donation Changes

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:47:16 -0800

Session Donation Increases: Due to increased costs, from November 2008 we will be asking members for a donation of up to �2 at the end of each session instead of the previous �1. As usual we only ask that you give what you can afford.