Resilient Living: Anxiety Management for Older Adults
A 10-Week Virtual Group to Foster Understanding, Connection, and Calm
As we age, managing anxiety can feel overwhelming. This group is designed specifically for older adults to help you better understand and navigate anxiety in a supportive, compassionate environment. Over 10 weeks, you'll learn practical tools, gain valuable insights, and connect with others who share similar experiences.
What to Expect Each Week
Week 1: Welcome and Setting Intentions
Meet your group members, set goals, and learn how anxiety impacts older adults. Begin with simple breathwork techniques.
Week 2: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
Explore how anxiety affects the mind and body and learn body-based skills to manage anxiety.
Week 3: Mindfulness and Present-Moment Awareness
Learn how mindfulness can reduce anxiety, how you can incorporate it in your everyday life and participate in a guided mindfulness meditation.
Week 4: Identifying and Managing Thinking Traps
Understand common unhelpful thought patterns and learn strategies to manage them effectively.
Week 5: Coping with Loneliness
Understand the link between isolation and anxiety, and discover ways to build meaningful connections.
Week 6: Strategies for Managing Worry and Rumination
Learn the difference between productive and unproductive worry and try practical tools like “scheduled worry time” and “diffusion” from thoughts.
Week 7: Building Resilience Through Lifestyle Choices
Understand how sleep, exercise, and nutrition can improve anxiety and overall well-being.
Week 8: Coping with Uncertainty and Life Transitions
Address fears around aging and uncertainty while practicing acceptance and values-based actions.
Week 9: Purpose and Meaning in Later Life
Explore how finding purpose and identifying personal values can reduce anxiety and foster fulfillment.
Week 10: Reflection and Moving Forward
Celebrate your progress, reflect on key takeaways, and create a personalized plan for continued anxiety management.
Learn Proven Tools: Gain practical strategies to manage anxiety tailored to older adults.
Foster Connection: Share your journey in a safe, supportive community of peers.
Build Resilience: Discover ways to feel more calm, confident, and in control.
Why Join This Group?
Format: Weekly virtual sessions.
Duration: 10 weeks.
Who It's For: Older adults seeking a supportive space to better understand and manage.