Women’s Anxiety
Support Group
“We can be our own worst critics.” This commonplace saying can resonate with all of us, regardless of age, gender, and different cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds. When our inner critic begins speaking too loudly, one thing we might begin to feel is anxiety. Walking through life feeling anxious because we can’t get away from an internalized bully part of us, can impact our relationships with others and with ourselves. If you are struggling with an inner bully, it is time to learn how to stand up to yourself, for yourself. You deserve kindness from others but most of all, you deserve love and kindness from yourself.
There is no better way to stand up to a bully, than as part of a group and with strength in numbers. Utilizing the strength and kindness that we would show others, you will learn how to communicate this kindness to yourself in a believable way. Communication is not a one way relationship! Learning to listen to your body and responding in a way your body will understand, will give you access to strength, even when you are standing alone. Don’t forget, this series is a BYOB event – bring your own body!
This group will help you:
- Identify physiological anxiety symptoms
- Identify the differences between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
- Explore and practice different coping strategies
When is the group beginning?
Thursday, November, 14, 2024 from 1pm-2pm
Continues every Thursday for 8-weeks:
November 14 through January 16, 2025, skipping November 28th and December 26th.
Where are the groups being held?
Online, using Google Workplace Meet
Participants will get a link to join
Who is it open to?
Women, 24 and up
Cost
Your regular copay, or $45 without insurance.
Group Leader
Rayna Choquette, LCSW
Group Schedule
- Week 1 -2 – Identify triggers, stressor; and practice grounding exercises
- Week 3-5 – psychoeducation on thoughts, feelings, actions, and cognitive distortions; and practice positive self talk, and breathing
- Week 6-7 – psychoeducation on physiological symptoms; and practice progressive muscle relaxation and chair yoga
- Week 8 – reflections; and practice journaling
Participants must also be in individual therapy (either at IPG or elsewhere) in order to attend our groups. If you are not already in therapy, you may additionally fill out our regular new client appointment form, to have you set up with an individual therapist as well.
To proceed with registering for group therapy, click on the link below. After filling out your application expressing interest, we will be in touch with you to fill out the special group therapy consent form and answer any questions you may have, and then connect you with the group leader for an orientation phone call prior to attending your first group.
Rayna Choquette, LCSW
Group Leader
Rayna Choquette (she/they) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who earned their Master’s degree from Rutgers University School of Social Work. They have experience working with adults living with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, and complicated grief. Rayna uses an anti-oppressive, inclusive, and trauma informed treatment approach, as well as evidence based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Rayna joined Insight Psychological Group in 2021 and has been a long-standing member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) since 2014. In their free time, Rayna enjoys practicing yoga and adult Lego building.
