What is an CBT and Mindfulness Group for Anxiety?
For children ages 8-12 who experience general anxiety, our CBT and Mindfulness Group for Anxiety can help them understand their thoughts and feelings. This group will teach them how to restructure their thoughts to reduce anxiety. Through instruction via mindfulness and relaxation exercises, the group will also help participants develop coping skills, regulate their emotions, as well as build confidence.
Thanks to the small group size (maximum of 8 children) and individual assessment prior to the group start, this group provides highly-customized experiences based on the goals and challenges of each participant.
Who Can Benefit from an CBT and Mindfulness Group?
Our CBT and Mindfulness Groups are tailored for children ages 8-12. The programs are specifically designed for children and adolescents dealing with anxiety who may have a diagnosis of:
- Experience general feelings of anxiety
- Constantly worry or feel troubled
- Feel uncomfortable or fearful in various social settings
- Avoid social situations with peers, strangers, or other individuals
What Are the Components of the CBT and Mindfulness Group?
- Better control over anxious feelings
- Increased mindfulness
- Improved confidence
- Greater assertiveness
- Higher level of comfort in social settings
What Are the Goals of the CBT and Mindfulness Group
- Reduction in anxiety, fear, and frequency of negative thoughts
- Increased ability to manage and cope with stressful situations
- Improved recognition and understanding of anxiety triggers
- Enhanced coping strategies for real-life situations
Group Schedule
Groups run based on interest. If you're interested in one of our groups, please contact us. For skill building and support related to the benefits of this group, MPG can also create a tailored treatment plan based on individual service(s) or other types of support if there is not a group actively running at the time.
Group Leader(s)
- Groups are led by skilled clinicians or clinical trainees
