Is OCD, PTSD, anxiety, or a related condition taking over your life? Are you avoiding situations to reduce your anxiety? Does it feel like you can’t control your thoughts and emotions no matter how hard you try?

Do you wish you had more of a sense of community in your life, instead of feeling alone?

Are you looking for a more affordable treatment option than individual therapy?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, one of the treatment groups at Rise might be a good fit for you.

Rise is currently offering the following virtual treatment groups for adults:

• Path to Healing: PTSD Treatment Group – a six-week virtual group for adults with PTSD
• Introduction to Anxiety Treatment – a four-week virtual group for adults with OCD/anxiety-related symptoms

All groups are conducted via a HIPAA compliant version of Zoom video. Due to legal requirements, participants must be located in Louisiana during all virtual sessions. Additionally, because the group is entirely virtual it is recommended that participants have a quality internet connection and access to privacy during sessions.

Path to Healing: PTSD Treatment Group

What: The Rise Path to Healing: PTSD Treatment Group is a six-session virtual program created by Dr. Taylor Ceroni that is designed to equip you with the essential skills to navigate your traumatic experiences and transform your thought patterns. The experience of a traumatic event and the development of PTSD can be highly isolating, but you are not alone.

By examining the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, you will learn to challenge distorted beliefs about yourself and the world. This process paves the way for personal growth and the gradual release of the grip of PTSD. This group aims to foster a sense of community and shared understanding among participants, providing a safe space to share experiences, insights, and triumphs. By embarking on this journey together, you will find validation, support, and encouragement from others who are also navigating their path to healing. As you learn to reframe your thoughts, gain resilience, and find renewed purpose, you move closer to reclaiming your lives and stepping into a future marked by healing and empowerment.

When: One hour per week over the course of 6 weeks.

Who: To determine if you are a good fit for this program schedule a brief phone consultation, email office@riseocdandanxiety.sprucecare.com, or call 504-977-2229.

Cost: $40/session. Payment for all 6 sessions is required prior to the first session unless other arrangements are agreed upon.

Additional Information: We are confident that you will find the information valuable and the related activities meaningful. Please keep in mind that to get the most out of this program it is essential that you dedicate time throughout your week to complete assignments and review materials.

Introduction to Anxiety Treatment for OCD/Anxiety-Related Symptoms

What: The Rise Introduction to Anxiety Treatment Group is a four-session virtual program designed by Drs. Melissa Dufrene and Kristin Fitch with the intention of providing effective treatment for anxiety and fostering a sense of community. Anxiety can be highly isolating, but you are not alone.

The core components of this program are considered to be the most foundational components of anxiety recovery. Our program provides education and strategies for understanding and modifying the cycle of symptoms by responding differently to distressing thoughts and emotions. You will be taught how to unhook from your mind and become a more active participant in your life. Each week focuses on a different treatment component and includes materials for independent work between sessions.

When: One hour per week over the course of four weeks. It is most frequently scheduled on Mondays from 12 – 1pm.

Who: To determine if you are a good fit for this program schedule a brief phone consultation, email office@riseocdandanxiety.sprucecare.com, or call 504-977-2229.

Cost: Up to $40/session. Payment for all 4 sessions is required prior to the first session unless other arrangements are agreed upon.

Additional Information: We are confident that you will find the information valuable and the related activities meaningful. Please keep in mind that to get the most out of this program it is essential that you dedicate time throughout your week to complete assignments and review materials. This commitment will help you achieve the following goals:

• Understand the cycle of anxiety and how it is maintained
• Identify individual triggers
• Developing tools to help you unhook from your distressing thoughts and emotions
• Formulate and achieve goals that contribute to a fulfilling life

So if any of these sound like you…

• You wish you could trust someone with your secret struggle
• You want to stop feeling so alone in what you’re going through
• You’re interested in therapy, but want to try something lower pressure than individual therapy
• You wish you felt more understood by others

…Then one of our group treatment programs could be right for you.

If you would like to learn more, contact Rise Center for OCD and Anxiety or schedule a phone consultation today.