What will we focus on:
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In three focused hours, we’ll make anxiety make sense and practice tools that can leave you with relief, clarity, and a 7-day plan.
What we will talk about:
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We will talk about triggers, thought distortions, boundaries, and how to implement skills that make you feel good about yourself.
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Will we use well-known strategies:
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We will use proven strategies from evidence-based therapies like CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), as well as tools for regulating emotions and communicating effectively. ​
Objectives
What to expect
You will learn
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Make anxiety understandable—separate feelings, bodily sensations, thoughts, behaviors, and understand their impact on others.
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Regulate heated feelings quickly — learn a few tricks.
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Unhook from the worry cycle—use DBT and CBT tools (do reality-test, use Opposite Action, etc) to reduce defensiveness and avoidance.
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Protect your relationships—improve your communication skills by practicing micro-scripts for requests, limits, and follow-through.
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Leave with a plan—create a 7-day micro-plan (anchors, two daily regulation reps, one approach step/day, buddy check-in).
