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Contents022010REGULARS16 Social Issues – “Inviting Families into theSupport Circle”20 Counselling Dilemma20 Staff Profiles – Mette Parkinson Gilligan21 Professional Development22 Book Review – Acceptance and CommitmentTherapy for Anxiety Disorders23 Graduate Success Stories24 Hints and Tips – Study Stress: Keeping it inPerspective25 State News29 Seminar DatesBack Cover Key Words in CounsellingFEATURES1 Message from the CEO2 What is Anxiety?5 Inside the Institute6 Types of Anxiety Disorders12 Psychological Treatment for Anxiety Disorders19 FPCQ Special One Day Workshop21 ACA & NZAC Joint Conference© The Professional CounsellorNo part of this publication may be reproduced without permission. Annual subscription is free to members ofthe Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors. Opinions of contributors and advertisers are notnecessarily those of the publisher. The publisher makes no representation or warranty that informationcontained in articles or advertisements is accurate, nor accepts liability or responsibility for any action arisingout of information contained in this newsletter.Front Cover Illustration –“Anxious State”THE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLORIssue 02, 2010Editors:Industry Advisers:Graphic Artist:All correspondence to:Editor in Chief - Sandra PolettoSenior Editor - Pedro GondimTraining, Development & Counselling - Dr. Clive JonesCross & Hamilton Printers (Qld) Pty. Ltd.“The Professional Counsellor“Locked Bag 15, Fortitude Valley QLD 400647 Baxter Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006Telephone: 07 3112 2000Facsimile: 07 3257 7195Our MissionThe Australian Institute of Professional Counsellorsis a place where the genuine care and concern ofour students is our highest mission.We pledge to provide anexceptional level of support to our students whowill always enjoy the most practical andworthwhile external study program available.The AIPC experience stands in our student‘s mindsas a place that brings enjoyment, fun andfulfilment to their daily lives.