Skills Group

Build skills designed for your confidence.

Learn experiential and mindfulness based skills to help young adults feel more secure and confident in social, educational and professional situations.

 

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Is this for me?

Are you a young adult aged 18-26?

Are you in school or entering the work force and having difficulty in these SITUATIONS?

Do you find that you judge yourself harshly in social SITUATIONS, second guessing what you said or did, or how others PERCEIVED you?

Do You feel physically ill and/or emotionally drained before, during, + after social situations?

do you find it hard to balance your work or school responsibilities with your social life?

Then this group is for you!

why should I participate?

  • you answered yes to any of the questions above

  • You are in that unique life stage of young adulthood (ages 18-26) and are beginning your life as an independent adult attending college or pursuing a career

  • You experienced some unfavorable social or occupational consequences due to the physical and psychological distress from the Social Anxiety. 

  • The group will utilize mindfulness and other experiential strategies and exercises to address your needs

  • You will Learn skills to promote acceptance of unwanted physical symptoms and anxious thoughts

  • You will Build confidence to reduce avoidance of anxiety provoking situations and increase values-based action.

  • Group will utilize the text, curriculum and exercises provided in the Mindfulness and Acceptance Handbook for Social Anxiety and Shyness (Fleming & Kocovski, 2013).  Although not required, purchase is strongly encouraged by the facilitator.

 

The Fine Print Details

  • Sessions are in person. Health guidelines are in place to create a healthy environment.

  • Group size is limited to 8 participants; inclusive and welcoming to all.

  • Each weekly session will be held for approximately 90 minutes in length, for a total of 14 weeks.

  • Confidentiality enhances the trust and connection within the group. Although it’s the goal, there is no guarantee.

  • A clinical diagnosis is not required to become a member of this group.

  • Facilitator reserves the right to remove individuals for behaviors inconsistent with Total Wellness 365 mission and values.

  • Cost is $50 per session.