NEW GROUP FORMING:

GROUP THERAPY FOR ANXIETY DISORDERS

Led by Andre Papantonio, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

This group is for adults (18 and up) who suffer from any of the anxiety disorders. The chief approach is mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Participants are taught a graceful way of relating with unwanted, anxious thoughts: to neither block nor try to change or chase away those thoughts, but merely to recognize them as symptoms, to tolerate them and to allow them to go away by themselves. This gentle approach does not seek to control the mind, but rather embodies the slogan, "You don't have to believe everything you think."

The group will meet every Thursday from 5:45 PM to 7:15 PM. Cost is $35 per session. It is not time limited; patients may participate for as long as they and the therapist agree is indicated. Each participant will meet with the therapist for an hour of evaluation before joining the group.

Andre Papantonio, LCPC, has over thirty years of experience with anxiety disorders, and has presented on the topic at the annual conferences of ADAA, the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation, NASW, etc. Please call him at 410-825-1257 to inquire further about the group.

Ongoing Groups at ASDI:

• Social Anxiety Therapy Group, co-ed for ages 18 and up, (6-7:30 pm, Saturdays). Participants must be screened by Dr. Victoria Baxter (410-938-8457, ext. 7).
• Social Anxiety Therapy Group, co-ed for ages 18 and up, (alternate Tuesdays from 7:15 pm - 9pm). Participants must be screened by Carl Robbins, LCPC, 410-938-8455.
• Panic/Agoraphobia In Vivo Exposure Group, (Alternate Thursdays, 10:15 am-12:30 pm)
• Fear of Flying Support Group, led by Stephnie Thomas, LCPC. The group is for adults (age 18+) and will begin in March/April of 2010. (Monthly, Tuesday 7:15pm-8:45pm.) Members pay $180, due at the first session, for 6 sessions (at a cost of $30 per session). The group will provide ongoing support both for those who have been through ASDI's fear of flying program, and for newcomers who are not yet ready for a practice flight/class. The main focus will be on utilizing member support in encouraging participants to remember and implement the cognitive and behavioral techniques they have learned to use while flying. Continued cognitive and behavioral education regarding the fears associated with flying will be presented during the group time on an as-needed basis. (Participants must be screened by Dr. Steve Shearer, 410 938-8452.) If you would like monthly email reminders, please drop a note to Stephnie at stephniet@verizon.net and she will put you on a monthly email list. Facilitator: Stephnie Thomas (410) 938-8457 x2(voicemail); (410) 236-1470 (cell); stephniet@verizon.net
  

Consultation Group in Anxiety Disorder Treatment: Dr. Sally Winston leads a consultation training group for professionals on Friday mornings.

Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland:
Treating anxiety disorders and stress-related disorders in Towson, Maryland, since 1978.