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Inside this issue:
Why I Use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (full story)
by James D. Cowart, Ph.D.
"Different variations of CBT have been shown to be most effective or one of the most effective for problems such as Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Social Phobia, Obsessive-compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, as well as chronic depression and many other diverse problems."
The Importance of Self-Care (full story)
by Dr. Rani Raote, Ph.D.
"Unless we attend to our own emotional health we run out of energy to deal with the difficulties and problems of someone else. Our efficiency is affected when we deprive ourselves of the necessary self-care and feel emotionally drained. We don't think clearly, and become impatient, judgmental, critical, tired, and often end up nagging, blaming or fighting with the person we are trying to help."
Twenty-Four Hours in the Life of a Person with Generalized Anxiety Disorder -
"Learning to Dance with Wild Horses" (full story)
by Andrea Lanier, Group Facilitator
"The goal of this story is to show what it might be like to live with anxiety, and what type of coping skills may be helpful relative to these experiences."
News Notes
- The Free Anxiety Support Group continues to meet on Tuesdays. If you wish to attend this open group you can call Leo Kominek at (269) 321-7090 to register.
- On Wednesday, April 23, 2003 at 6:30 PM, Jim Cowart, PhD, licensed psychologist, will offer a class through the Borgess Health Alliance called "Coping With Stress and Anxiety" The class will be held at 7895 Currier Dr. in Portage, Michigan. In order to register for the class, or for more information, call (269) 226-8135 or (800) 828-8135.
- We are currently working with a group of individuals with Social Anxiety that started in February and will continue for next 12-15 weeks. Future groups are planned starting in April of 2003. These group sessions will consist of psycho-education regarding social anxiety and the necessary graduated exposure needed to overcome this disorder. Each session will last 1.5 hours and will be directed by James Cowart, PhD and Leo Kominek, MA. The group will consist of six (6) individuals with social anxiety that can commit to the practice of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the entire course of treatment. Individual sessions can be scheduled as needed. The Social Anxiety Group will meet on Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 PM at our Trestlwood Office located in Bldg. D, 5100 Lovers Lane in Kalamazoo.
· Expected Start Date: April, 2003
· Cost: $50 per session. In addition, course materials will cost a maximum of $50.
· Meeting Time: Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 PM
· To register for this future Social Anxiety Group to be held starting in April or obtain more information contact either:
Jim Cowart at (269) 342-8847
Leo Kominek at (269) 382-8823
· Expectations of Group Members: Group members will be expected to keep what occurs in group session confidential. Members will be expected to do mutually agreed upon homework between sessions. Graduated Exposure will be tailored to each individual's need. Group members should commit to being present at every group session with the exception of dire necessity. Everyone is important to the success of the group. Good group cohesion will contribute greatly to that success.
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