Group Type: Workshop
Group Goals:
The primary goal of this workshop is to help participants foster a non-judgmental relationship with their emotions and to learn effective strategies for working through them. We aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where attendees can share their challenges and current methods of dealing with difficult emotions. Based on these shared experiences, we will collaborate to develop coping strategies that are tailored to each individual, utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities such as writing and others.
Workshop Structure:
Session 1: Observing and feeling your emotions
- Identifying and naming your emotions
- Understanding the concept of ‘sitting with your emotions’
- Learning how to ‘sit with your emotions’
Session 2: Calm body, Calm mind
- Exploring the mind-body connection
- Understanding the impact of strong emotions on the brain
- Identifying how emotions manifest in our bodies and learning techniques for release
Session 3: Managing emotions through your thoughts
- Techniques for reframing
- Understanding cognitive defusion
- Recognizing cognitive distortions
Session 4: Cultivating Skills to manage your emotions better
- Identifying and honoring your core values
- Developing self-compassion
- Overcoming self-limiting beliefs
Please Note: The topics, order, and other details of the sessions may be subject to change based on the needs and preferences of the group members and facilitators.
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.
