Managing Anxiety and Depression:
An 8-Week Psychoeducational Skills & Support Group
Are stress, worry, low mood, or overwhelm affecting your daily life?
This supportive and structured 8-week group will teach practical skills to help you better understand, manage, and cope with symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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In this group, you will learn how to:
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Understand how anxiety and depression affect the brain & body
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Identify triggers, thought patterns, and emotional cycles
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Use grounding + regulation skills to calm your mind
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Challenge negative thoughts and reduce rumination
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Improve motivation and daily functioning
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Build healthier routines
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Strengthen communication & boundaries
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Create a personalized coping plan
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Group Details:
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Duration: 8 weekly sessions
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Session Length: 60 minutes
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Format: Virtual/Telehealth
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Cost:
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Insurance: Maryland Medicaid accepted /
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Private Pay: $50 per session for non-Medicaid clients
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Payment due weekly at the time of service.
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Led by: Doreen Boateng, M.Ed, LCPC,NCC,CCT
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Who is this group for?
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Adults (18+) experiencing symptoms of:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Stress
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Overwhelm
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Difficulty regulating emotions
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Low motivation
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Negative thought patterns
Ready to Join?
​Group starts January 27th, 2025 at 6pm
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Contact our office: 571-210-2980
Email: contact@hrcounselingservices.com
Limited spots available.
Week by Week Breakdown
WEEK 1
Introduction & Building Safety
WEEK 2
Understanding Anxiety & Depression
WEEK 3
Identifying Triggers & Emotional Patterns
WEEK 4
Emotional Regulation Skills
WEEK 5
Challenging Negative Thoughts
WEEK 6
Increasing Motivation & Building Routines
WEEK 7
Strengthening Communication & Boundaries
WEEK 8
Creating Your Personalized Coping Plan
Overview of group purpose, expectations, and confidentiality.
Learn the basics of anxiety and depression and begin building your “skills toolbox.”
How anxiety and depression affect the brain and body.
Learn about cognitive distortions, the anxiety cycle, and the depression cycle.
Recognize internal and external triggers, warning signs, and emotional patterns. Learn grounding skills for managing difficult moments.
Learn techniques to calm the mind and body, including breathing exercises and somatic regulation.
Understand the “Window of Tolerance.”
Learn cognitive-behavioral strategies to reframe negative thinking and reduce rumination. Practice thought-challenging and coping statements.
Learn behavioral activation skills to improve motivation and mood. Develop small, achievable goals and supportive daily routines.
Understand how anxiety and depression impact relationships. Learn assertive communication and boundary-setting strategies.
Review the skills learned throughout the program. Build a long-term coping plan to maintain progress beyond the group.
