A teaching-learning and discussion group employing CBT techniques for anxiety.
Group Type: Therapy Group Group Objectives: • Foster awareness through educating participants about anxiety • Provide quick tips and suggestions for immediate relief • Offer guidance from a trained professional on managing anxiety • Facilitate group support to build motivation
Who is it for? Experiencing occasional anxiety is a natural part of life. However, if you frequently experience intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations, this group is for you. If you find that feelings of anxiety and panic interfere with your daily activities, are challenging to control, are disproportionate to the actual danger, and you may avoid places or situations to prevent these feelings, the group can assist. Note: This group is not recommended for severe cases of anxiety or any case where there are other co-morbid conditions.
A Snapshot of the Schedule: Session 1 - Introduction to the group and concept of anxiety ● Understanding our relationship with Anxiety: Identifying signs and symptoms (thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and bodily symptoms) ● Evaluating the impact of anxiety on various aspects of life (work, daily activities, leisure) ● Exploring anxiety from different perspectives (scientific/neuro-biological/evolutionary perspective) Session 2 & 3 - Learning the gold standard treatment for anxiety ● Recognizing and externalizing our Anxiety: Identifying Automatic Negative Thoughts, Cognitive Distortions, triggers, and Mental Chatter ● Gaining deeper insight into understanding anxiety from different perspectives (neuro-biological/evolutionary perspective) Session 4 & 5 - Confronting anxiety head on ● Mapping Our Anxiety: 5P’s ● Assessing the impact and influence of anxiety on other emotions ● Introduction to harnessing our brain and body to overcome anxiety Session 6 - Moving Forward ● Strategies for coping with Anxiety ● Identifying Strengths & Exceptions ● Developing a Trigger Plan ● Practicing Grounding exercises ● Mindfulness ● Somatic Exercises
Please note that the session topics, order, and other details may be subject to change based on the needs and preferences of the group members and facilitators.
Facilitator Bio:
• Years of Experience: 6+ years
• Groups Facilitated at SoulUp: 1
• Relevant Expertise: Anxiety, Relationships, Attachment & Codependency, Trauma & Resolution, Stress & Adjustment, Mindfulness-Based & Presence-Oriented Psychotherapy, Nature-Based Therapeutic Work
Swaruti is a psychotherapist who offers gentle, heart-centered, and trauma-aware therapeutic spaces for individuals and groups. With over six years of experience, she works with deep emotional and relational patterns using mindfulness-based, somatic, and attachment-oriented approaches.
She holds a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Mindfulness-Based Presence-Oriented Psychotherapy from TISS Mumbai, along with a Certificate in Attachment Sciences from the Bowlby Centre, UK. She is also trained in VIHASA (Values in Healthcare) and in facilitating forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku).
Swaruti is drawn to group work for its relational and co-regulating potential, and has facilitated therapeutic groups on anxiety, attachment, and relationships, including through her mental well-being program Raahi. She views groups as collaborative spaces where safety, compassion, and shared healing can emerge.
