Social Anxiety West News

Amendments to Schedule

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:15:29 -0800

The Understand and Overcome session and talk scheduled for Sunday 27 November 2011 will now be replace with a topic session on assertiveness. There will be no more understand and overcome sessions now until 2012. Apologies for this change. View the Session Schedule.

Before attending a session

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:17:58 -0700

If you are new to the groups then note that we run different types of sessions on different weeks. We usually recommend new members start with a New Member's Session or a Topic Session although you can start with any session you feel comfortable with. View the Session Schedule.

2011 Session Schedule now available

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 09:59:12 -0800

The new session schedule for 2011 is now available. This includes a new type of session called Understand & Overcome which replaces Question & Answer Sessions. View 2011 Session Schedule.

New Member's Session 2nd Jan 2011

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:34:20 -0800

Our first session of 2011 welcomes new people into the group who are suffering with social anxiety. The session focuses on hearing about other's experiences of social anxiety so you can know that there are people in the group who understand what you are going through. As usual, there is no pressure to contribute. If you are suffering with social anxiety then please join us. Just turn up at 2:20pm, Quaker's meeting house, 300 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 8PD. Free parking in near by streets is always available.

NO SESSION Sun 19th Dec

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:19:56 -0800

Please note that the Sunday session on 19th December is cancelled as we will be having our group christmas meal then. There will then be no sessions until 2nd January which is a New Member's session. We hope you have a nice Christmas or other celebration and that SA doesn't make the usual Christmas activities too uncomfortable.

New Website Section!

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:06:23 -0700

There is a new 'Independent Living' section of this website that aims to help you develop the skills and confidence to live independently. It currenly covers healthy eating and basic cookery. It is hard to ask when you experience social anxiety so we want to help you teach yourself. More topics and pictures to follow. Click to visit the Independent Living section

All Groups Open

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 11:19:01 -0700

The Thursday group has now re-opened to new members meaning new members are welcome to attend all our groups.

No Progress Checklist

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:18:40 -0700

A checklist has been put together for people who feel they are not making any progress with overcoming their difficulties with social anxiety. The list provides an overview of things you need to do (or be doing) to make progress. Download the No Progress Checklist (PDF)

Understanding Social Phobia Talk

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:50:49 -0700

This Sunday (22 Aug '10) Nick Hanlon from Socialanxiety.co.uk will be giving a free talk on understanding social phobia. It will include important information on the vicious cycles of social anxiety that cannot be found online or in books. All who experience social anxiety are welcome. Arrive at 2:20pm for a 2:30pm start at the Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Goucester Rd., Bristol, BS7 8PD.

Thursday Group Full

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:01:32 -0700

We have reached capactity several times recently on a Thursday at 35 Old Market Street and for safety and comfort reasons this group is closed to new members until further notice. The Sunday (North Bristol) and Women Only groups remain open to new members. A message will be clearly displayed on this website's front page when the situation changes.

Mobile Device Friendly

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:06:17 -0700

Our website should now be more mobile device friendly if you wish to view it on your phone, blackberry or other handheld device.

Monthly Socials Survey

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:58:03 -0700

[SURVEY NOW CLOSED] If you already attend our group sessions then please help us make our last Thursday of the month socials more accessible and enjoyable for you by filling out this quick 2 minute survey. Click here to take the survey

Socials Survey Report

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:58:02 -0700

To help us find ways to make our monthly socials more accessible to group members we conducted a survey to identify the barriers people face. Below you can download the report of the results. Download Socials Survey Report (PDF)

Bristol IAPT Self-referal Update

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:42:09 -0700

If you have used our services recently then you may have been informed that you can self-refer to the new Bristol IAPT psychological therapies service for anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, we have been informed that the self-referral route will now not be available until further notice. This change is just for the Bristol RightSteps service. Other services in other counties (S. Gloucestershire, North Somerset etc.) that were offering self-referral continue to do so.

How to Get The Most Out of The Groups

Sat, 22 May 2010 19:15:34 -0700

We have put together a list of tips which explain how to use the group to build up your confidence and get the most out of sessions. This can also be found on the downloads page. View How to Get The Most Out of The Groups