Managing Anxiety: Online Support Group (4-Week Programme)

What to Expect

A structured 4-week online group programme combining psychoeducation, group discussion, and practical exercises for members dealing with anxiety. Weekly 90-minute sessions, small group (max 12), all sessions recorded.

Schedule

1. Week 1 (90 min)

   Understanding Your Anxiety

   Psychoeducation: what anxiety is, how the fight-or-flight response works, and mapping your personal anxiety profile. Introduction to the cognitive model.

2. Week 2 (90 min)

   The Cognitive Triangle

   Identifying your personal thought-feeling-behaviour cycles. Learning to catch and challenge anxious thoughts using thought records and evidence-based questioning.

3. Week 3 (90 min)

   Body-Based Techniques

   Practical skills: diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, grounding techniques, and the 5-4-3-2-1 sensory exercise. Group practice and discussion.

4. Week 4 (90 min)

   Your Personal Anxiety Toolkit & Relapse Prevention

   Consolidating everything learned into a personalised anxiety management plan. Identifying early warning signs and creating a prevention strategy. Group reflection and farewell.