NZLS Auckland Branch
Autumn Seminar Series
Identifying Stress in the Workplace
and Resources available within the Community
Presented by
Dr Rob Shieff (MBChB)
Fellow of the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
The Presenter
Rob is an adult psychiatrist, working full-time in a private practice in Ponsonby. Following
completion of his specialist psychiatry qualification in 1996, Rob has undertaken extensive
training in Auckland, California and Philadelphia. He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help
people deal with emotional problems, depression, anxiety and anger. His main area of clinical
expertise relates to the assessment and management of Mood Disorders – Major Depression,
Bipolar Affective Disorder and the Anxiety Disorders. Rob has an active teaching role within the
Auckland regional psychiatric training programme, while also contributing to a variety of Primary
Mental Health teaching initiatives through the University of Auckland and Primary Practice
Conferences over the past 8 years.
Topics Covered
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Managing physical and emotional problems in high pressure environments
The impact of stress, depression and anxiety on personal and emotional health
Identifying the warning signs of physical and emotional problems in yourself and others
Support available from the New Zealand Law Society Practising Well Service
Date: Tuesday 8 May 2012
Time: 5.30 – 7:00pm (Presentation and discussion)
Venue: NZLS Auckland Branch, WHK Tower, Ground Floor, Training Room 1, 51-53 Shortland Street
Topic: Identifying stress in the workplace & resources available within the community
Speaker: Rob Shieff, Vermont Street Specialists
RSVP: by Thursday, 3 May 2012 to Annette.soeller@lawsociety.org.nz
Cost: $25
Payment details: Cheque or cash on the night (or payment to New Zealand Law Society, Auckland Branch 12 3057
0092667 01)
Seats are limited