Sometimes our emotions get the best of us and overflow into other areas of our lives. Often, when this happens, it can make quite a mess of things, especially if it happens frequently and you're not really sure what causes it. We use a CBT approach within a group setting to help individuals explore strong emotions and develop strategies for understanding and expressing those emotions in a more productive manner. In addition, you will learn effective de-escalation techniques based on the Polyvagal Theory of how your vagus nerve controls responses to your environment - and how to change them.
Sometimes our emotions get the best of us and overflow into other areas of our lives. Often, when this happens, it can make quite a mess of things, especially if it happens frequently and you're not really sure what causes it. We use a CBT approach within a group setting to help individuals explore strong emotions and develop strategies for understanding and expressing those emotions in a more productive manner. In addition, you will learn effective de-escalation techniques based on the Polyvagal Theory of how your vagus nerve controls responses to your environment - and how to change them.
Somatic Experiencing is one method of addressing the effect of stressful events and trauma on the physical body. Often these effects become stored in various locations and cause trouble later when a sensory input bumps into one such-stored event (PTSD). Somatic Experiencing provides support for recognizing those stored sensations and resolving them through acknowledgement and understanding. One hallmark of the experience of trauma is the absence of choice, but in the interpersonal world of the group, the members are reminded over and over that they have choices, even about whether to take up a given opportunity or not.
Somatic Experiencing is one method of addressing the effect of stressful events and trauma on the physical body. Often these effects become stored in various locations and cause trouble later when a sensory input bumps into one such-stored event (PTSD). Somatic Experiencing provides support for recognizing those stored sensations and resolving them through acknowledgement and understanding. One hallmark of the experience of trauma is the absence of choice, but in the interpersonal world of the group, the members are reminded over and over that they have choices, even about whether to take up a given opportunity or not.
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Anxiety Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.