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MOVING TOWARDS YOUR POTENTIAL: YOUNG ADULTS (18-25) with ANXIETY
January 1 - March 1
Group Forming Now
- Are you struggling with moving forward in your life due to anxiety?
- Are you 18 to 25 years old?
- Do you experience anxiety at school, work, in social situations, or in any other parts of
your daily life? - Does your anxiety get in the way of moving towards your goals and what’s important to
you? - Are you interested in living a meaningful life and taking steps in the direction of what
matters to you?
ACT may help!
What is ACT?
ACT, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy / Training, is a type of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness processes, and commitment and behavior change processes, to promote greater psychological flexibility.
How can ACT help?
ACT uses these processes to promote greater psychological flexibility and to help you move toward what is important to you, including success with social relationships, employment, recreation, and independence.
What is the format of the group sessions?
Sessions will be 50 minutes each and held in an in-person group format with others who are experiencing anxiety and similar concerns.
When and where will the sessions take place?
The group will start following the new year in January 2024 on a weekday afternoon. Exact dates and times will be announced.
Sessions will take place in person at Behavior Therapy Associates, located at
35 Clyde Road, Suite
101, Somerset, NJ 08873.
Who will lead the group?
The group will be led by Dr. Hongmarie Martinez, a licensed psychologist at Behavior Therapy Associates. If interested, please contact: 732-873-1212 or info@BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com
Sample Outline of Sessions
- Week 1: Introduction to ACT, Safety Mode, & Mindfulness Exercise
- Week 2: Acceptance/Willingness & Mindfulness Exercise
- Week 3: Developing a Different Relationship to Thoughts: Defusion & Mindfulness
Exercise - Week 4: Values & Goals Identification & Mindfulness Exercise
- Week 5: Willingness Switch, Being Present with Your Anxiety, & Mindfulness
Exercise - Week 6: Taking VITAL Action & Mindfulness Exercise
- Week 7: Psychoeducation on ACT Skills for Support Persons of Group Members (e.g., family member, partner)
- Week 8: Wrapping Up and Stepping Forward
Cost
$720 for the full eight weeks. Please note that our services are out-of-network, so please contact your insurance company to ask about your out-of-network reimbursement.
*All participants will be screened prior to acceptance.