Group Therapies
Anxiety Disorder Service
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Purpose
To help trauma survivors manage the emotional effects of trauma, such as anxiety, guilt, and anger and to feel safe and able to cope with life's stresses.
#Sessions
12 weekly sessions (1.5 hr.)
Leaders
Claudia Zayfert, Ph.D. Co-facilitated by Postdoctoral fellow
Referral Process
Requires Anxiety Disorders Service intake evaluation
Comments
- Most Patients are in current individual CBT for PTSD.
- Separate groups for (1) women survivors of abuse or assault, and (2) (adult or child) accident survivors.
Social Anxiety Therapy Group
Purpose
To help anxious individuals become more comfortable in a variety of social situations, manage their anxiety better and engage in more social interactions.
#Sessions
12 weekly sessions (2 hr.)
Leaders
Claudia Zayfert, Ph.D. and/or Post-Doctoral Fellow
Referral Process
Requires Anxiety Disorders Service intake evaluation
Comments
- Group size 5-7 people
- Appropriate for individuals who fear one or more social situations.
Panic Disorder
Purpose
To learn skills for managing anxiety and panic attacks and to reduce avoidance & worrying about panic.
#Sessions
8 weekly sessions (1.5 hr.)
Leaders
Claudia Zayfert, Ph.D. Co-facilitated by Postdoctoral fellow
Referral Process
Requires Anxiety Disorderss Service intake evaluation
Comments
- Appropriate for patients with panic disorder with or without agoraphobia.
- May supplement or follow individual therapy.
General Behavioral Medicine
Assertive Communication Skills
Purpose
To develop skills to express needs, feelings, opinions, & preferences clearly and effectively, handle aggression, and negotiate conflicts.
#Sessions
10 weekly sessions (1.5 hr.)
Leaders
Claudia Zayfert, Ph.D. Co-facilitated by Postdoctoral fellow
Referral Process
Requires 30-60 min. screening by a Behavioral Medicine clinician.
Comments
- Appropriate to improve mood, reduce anxiety, or manage significant life stressors.
- May supplement or follow individual therapy
- Separate groups for men and women.